New Earswick 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
This is a caring school where pupils feel safe, trusted and happy to learn. Teachers are skilled at adapting lessons so every child can access learning, including those who find school challenging. The school goes above and beyond to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils, offering enriching experiences like farm visits and music lessons that many families couldn't access otherwise.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early years teaching with skilled staff who develop children's language and vocabulary effectively
- Strong inclusive practice with well-trained staff supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- High expectations for all pupils with a broad, well-structured curriculum
- Calm, orderly school environment where pupils feel safe and trusted
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils with targeted use of funding
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance for some pupils remains too low, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities
- Writing standards in spelling and handwriting need to strengthen across all subjects
- Recent phonics outcomes dipped and need to improve through changes to early reading teaching
- Attendance funding impact is inconsistent for some pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively managed, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Ukulele and violin tuition, rugby, karate, arts and crafts clubs, farm visits, theatre visits, money management programme for older pupils
New Earswick Primary School is a well-led school with strong early years provision and a inclusive culture that supports all pupils to achieve well. Leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection, with particular strength in supporting vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
54.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 67%. Maths has declined from 77% to 73%. Writing has declined from 73% to 60%.
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - York
Places available
2,006
Applications
1,552
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across York (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.3184%
Overall absence
32.51534%
Persistent absence
163
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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