Linton-on-Ouse Primary School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pupils love attending this school, which has a warm, caring family atmosphere where high expectations for behaviour and learning are consistently applied. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and tailor learning to individual needs, with particularly effective support for pupils with additional needs. The school enriches learning through residential visits, community projects, and leadership opportunities that help pupils develop resilience, independence, and a strong sense of citizenship.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are extremely focused, resilient, and display high levels of self-control with consistent expectations throughout the school
- Strong academic standards - pupils produce high-quality work with impeccable handwriting and benefit from teachers with exceptional subject knowledge
- Excellent personal development programme including residential visits, swimming lessons, first aid training, and meaningful community engagement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who are highly successful and fully included in all activities
- Pupils take on valuable leadership roles such as running lunch-time clubs and well-being support for peers
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunch-time clubs, well-being club, residential visits, swimming lessons, first aid training (mini medics programme), community letter-writing activities
Linton-on-Ouse Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection in 2019. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved substantially across all areas, with pupils thriving in a caring, nurturing environment with exceptionally high expectations.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 100%. Maths has improved from 38% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 100%.
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
64 pupils
105 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.92683%
Overall absence
4.54545%
Persistent absence
44
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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