Heworth Church of England Primary School, York
Heworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in York, part of Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 92nd-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 14,101st of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to York (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heworth Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at Heworth Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Heworth Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Heworth Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 85 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Heworth Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heworth Church of England Primary School are Tang Hall Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 68% maths); Hempland Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); Park Grove Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 78% maths); and St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 66% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Heworth Church of England Primary School.
Tang Hall Primary AcademyHempland Primary SchoolPark Grove Primary AcademySt Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
The trust
Heworth Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Main Entrance, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heworth Church (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heworth Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 510 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in York (175), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Heworth Church of England Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Heworth Church of England Primary School are Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (1.3 miles); and Huntington School (1.6 miles).
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England AcademyHuntington School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This small school has a big heart, seamlessly integrated into a larger community with a shared vision for every child to flourish academically, spiritually and culturally. The values of 'courage, perseverance, respect and compassion' thread through every aspect of the school's work. Pupils understand and embody these values, supporting each other to meet them. Pupils and staff talk about the 'family feel' that there is here, creating a happy and welcoming environment.
Most pupils display high standards of behaviour and listen attentively to their teachers. On the rare occasions that there is bullying, staff act quickly to help pupils. Pupils are confident to share concerns they have with staff. They know that these trusted adults will look after them.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Children in the early years are immersed in language as soon as they start school. They sit neatly on the carpet and enthusiastically do 'robot arms' as they learn the sounds that different letters make and how to blend those into words. Teachers skilfully use the provision to ensure that children gain the knowledge and experience they need to be ready for Year 1. Some children, including older pupils, receive support to help them read with greater proficiency. Well-trained staff help these pupils to read with increasing accuracy and confidence. Support for early reading is a strength of the school.
In many subjects, the important knowledge that the school wants pupils to be able to know and remember has been carefully considered. Teaching staff build on what pupils have previously learned, seamlessly connecting it to new concepts. With a strong grasp of their subjects, teachers provide clear explanations and regularly check pupils' understanding, adjusting their approach as needed.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 47% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 71% to 47% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 57% to 47% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.7
Avg class size
31.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Heworth Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heworth Church of England Primary School.
- The Snappy Trust890m away · Not yet graded
- York Explorers960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Heworth Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see York's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heworth Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heworth Church of England Primary School is in York; for families living there:
- York's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy - 4 to 16
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 23 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in York is 12.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
136 pupils
140 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
Across York council
Places available
1,891
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across York council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
21.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
142
Total Pupils
80
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,576
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,667
Per pupil
£836k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence
119
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Heworth Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Heworth Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 47% reached the expected standard in reading and 47% did so in maths.
What is Heworth Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heworth Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Heworth Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Heworth Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, York allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Heworth Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Heworth Church of England Primary School average 30.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Heworth Church of England Primary School has around 142 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Heworth Church of England Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Heworth Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Apply through York's coordinated admissions process, naming Heworth Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Heworth Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Heworth Church of England Primary School: The Snappy Trust (890m away, registered, not yet graded) and York Explorers (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 23 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in York is 12.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heworth Church of England Primary School?
Heworth Church of England Primary School is at 53 Heworth Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 0AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)