Woodthorpe Primary School
Summerfield Road, Woodthorpe, York, YO24 2RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodthorpe Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 11th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 5 August 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Woodthorpe Primary School is an exceptional community of happy learners, where pupils 'aim high and have fun'. Pupils flourish at this inclusive and nurturing school. They are proud to be part of the Woodthorpe family. Pupils are warmly welcomed by staff at the start of the school day. Relationships at all levels are extremely respectful and caring. Pupils have high expectations of themselves and show a readiness to learn. Staff know pupils very well. There is a strong sense of togetherness and belonging. This is demonstrated in the genuine care that staff and pupils show towards each other. Pupils know that adults will listen to any worries they have. As a result, pupils feel safe. Pupils' behaviour across school is exemplary. Pupils are highly respectful towards staff, their peers and visitors. They greet everyone with smiles and hold open doors. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), value the wealth of experiences that this school offers. They grasp every opportunity to learn something new. For example, they enjoy singing for adults who have dementia and perform at a local theatre every year. The school meticulously plans this wider offer so that all pupils can benefit from a rich range of opportunities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
450 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Woodthorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dringhouses Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Primary Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Acomb Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Grason-Taylor
- Phone
- 01904806464
- Address
- Summerfield Road, Woodthorpe, York, YO24 2RU
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 144267
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.