Yearsley Grove Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Yearsley Grove, Huntington, York, YO31 9BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Yearsley Grove Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 82nd of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 24 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 November 2022

Yearsley Grove Primary School is a happy, friendly and welcoming school. Leaders have a visible presence in school. They speak to families at the beginning and end of the school day at the school gate. Parents and carers appreciate this. The following comment typifies the sentiment of many parents and carers who provided feedback to inspectors: 'The school is a wonderful school. All the staff care a great deal about the children.' Adults know the pupils well. They develop strong, positive relationships in a caring environment. Pupils value this and benefit from it. They feel safe in school. Pupils know that they can go to an adult if they have a concern. Pupils know what constitutes bullying. Incidents of bullying are rare. Leaders act swiftly to address them when they occur. Pupils are respectful and courteous. They speak politely to each other and to adults. School routines are established. Pupils know what is expected of them. Classrooms are calm and settled places. This helps pupils to engage in their lessons. Pupils enjoy participating in a wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs. They benefit from opportunities to participate in activities in the local community.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. They miss out on vital learning and do not make as much progress as their classmates. Leaders should revitalise their work with parents to ensure that all pupils attend regularly and benefit from all that is on offer.
  • Leaders do not check that what they intend pupils to learn is successfully implemented in all subjects. The curriculum content is not being delivered consistently well across the board. Leaders need to build on the effective practice in some subjects to ensure consistency across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths41%

41%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

385 pupils on roll, with places for 399

Eligible for free school meals24.7%

24.7%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.6%

15.6%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.9%

3.9%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Yearsley Grove Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Haxby Road Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Heworth Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good37% met the expected standard
New Earswick Primary School0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard50% met the expected standard
Park Grove Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard65% met the expected standard
Hempland Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Vicki Kerr
Address
Yearsley Grove, Huntington, York, YO31 9BX
Local authority
York
URN
132228

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.