Outwood Primary Academy Alne, York
Outwood Primary Academy Alne is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in York, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 227th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Outwood Primary Academy Alne in detail
Outwood Primary Academy Alne in its own words
In its own words: "Outwood Primary Academy Alne is based in the village of Alne, North Yorkshire. As an academy we encourage all children to strive for their best and to take pride in their achievements. We have a strong focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. OPA Alne joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2021."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Yorkshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Alne reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Outwood Primary Academy Alne
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Outwood Primary Academy Alne as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 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 Outwood Primary Academy Alne
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Outwood Primary Academy Alne are Linton-on-Ouse Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths); Easingwold Community Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 81% maths); Great Ouseburn Primary School (3.6 miles); and Great Ouseburn Community Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 78% maths).
Outwood Primary Academy Alne's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Linton-on-Ouse Primary SchoolEasingwold Community Primary SchoolGreat Ouseburn Primary SchoolGreat Ouseburn Community Primary School
The trust
Outwood Primary Academy Alne is one of 40 schools run by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Outwood Primary Academy Alne had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Outwood Primary Academy Alne.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bluebell (w-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Outwood Primary Academy Alne recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This rural village school sits at the heart of the community. The quality of education that the school provides is outstanding. It goes beyond the academic. Pupils are inspired and enthusiastic learners. They thrive in this exceptional school.
Pupils work with high levels of engagement and interest. This begins in the Reception Year where children make a flying start to their school journey. They achieve exceptionally well. The curiosity and enthusiasm that this learning sparks continues through school. Pupils maintain concentration and work together to find solutions when difficulties arise. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are eager to gain new knowledge. They speak with maturity and demonstrate high levels of understanding.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils achieve well across the school's ambitious curriculum. They gain a depth of knowledge that builds on previous learning. One example of this is the extensive music offer. Pupils learn about notation. They write their own compositions. This begins with a graphic score in the Reception Year and builds to full stave notation in Year 6. The majority of pupils attend lunchtime music clubs throughout the year.
The expertly delivered curriculum embeds and deepens pupils' subject-specific vocabulary. Pupils are articulate. They confidently use this vocabulary in their detailed explanations. For example, in the Reception Year, children explain about electrical circuits, indents in playdough and stippling effects with paint. Throughout the school, pupils become subject experts. In geography, for example, pupils nominate each other to demonstrate their outstanding knowledge.
From Ofsted's June 2024 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 Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
2.9%
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 improved from 75% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 88% to 95% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
98 pupils
157 places
59 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 North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
6.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
58
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,568
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,180
Per pupil
£620k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.6%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Outwood Primary Academy Alne
What are SATs results like at Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Of the pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Alne who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Outwood Primary Academy Alne's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Primary Academy Alne was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
No fixed boundary. When Outwood Primary Academy Alne is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Outwood Primary Academy Alne was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 157 places.
How big are the classes at Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Classes at Outwood Primary Academy Alne average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Outwood Primary Academy Alne has around 105 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Outwood Primary Academy Alne in 2024/25. 3.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Outwood Primary Academy Alne 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.
How many road collisions happen near Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
Outwood Primary Academy Alne is at Main Street, Alne, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1RT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)