Schools across York
Local authority · 75 schools across 2 towns
75
51 primary · 9 secondary
27,370
90% capacity used
26
6 outstanding · 20 good
30,547
3,177 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.0%
KS2 Maths
72.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,163 spare places
Secondary Schools
770 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.7%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
60
2024/25
Absence trend across York schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
65%
Plans Issued
236
Assessment Requests
427
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
13
Lodged
(0.6%)
11
Heard
6
Successful
(55%)
Primary (infant classes)
4
Lodged
(0.2%)
3
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
40
Lodged
(1.7%)
30
Heard
12
Successful
(40%)
Total
53
Lodged
(1.2%)
41
Heard
18
Successful
(44%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.