Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School, York

In its own words: "The name ‘ Forest of Galtres ’, after we replaced three older Victorian schools in Shipton, Newton and Tollerton, led to our vision using words from the Bible in the Letter to the Ephesians of "being rooted and grounded in love" . The image suggests, growing and learning, being drawn together and being fed and nourished."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our vision of being rooted and grounded in love for all is central to school life. It guides our relationships, our curriculum and our approach to personal development."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, cross-country, dance, drama, choir, guitar, art and book club.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4 per session.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 74% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School are Skelton Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Poppleton Ousebank Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 82% maths); Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School (2.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Wigginton Primary School (3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths).

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Heartwood Learning Trust, an academy trust.

35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 6 (6.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Platform 1 entrance, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forest of Galtres Sch (adjacent), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

In 2024/25, Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 10.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.