St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
1 Winterscale Street, Fishergate, York, YO10 4BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 55th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2018, report published 15 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2023
Pupils describe their school as safe, kind and happy. It is a place that regularly offers a warm welcome to new pupils, including those who are new to the country. All staff help pupils to feel that they belong and are valued through positive interactions and targeted praise. Pupils strive to display the school's three virtues of being kind, curious and courageous. Pupils behave well, and the school is calm. Pupils and families are confident that any incidents, including any bullying, are dealt with quickly and effectively. Reading is a key focus at St George's. Pupils read widely and often. They are keen to share who their favourite authors are. Pupils like to contribute to their school community. They take great pride in their roles as playground leaders or members of the faith in action team. Pupils know that school is important and that they are important to the school. Leaders have high expectations for what all pupils should achieve. They ensure that children who are new to the English language get the extra help they need. Children achieve well. Leaders also offer a range of pastoral provision and character education to help prepare pupils to find their place in society.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not break knowledge down clearly enough. The school should ensure that knowledge is identified and ordered consistently well across all subjects.
- On occasion, staff do not identify and correct pupils' phonic errors. The school should ensure that staff prioritise the correct application of the phonics programme, particularly pupils' use of 'pure sounds'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Scarcroft Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Knavesmire Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Clark
- Phone
- 01904806192
- Address
- 1 Winterscale Street, Fishergate, York, YO10 4BT
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 147417
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.