Park Grove Primary Academy, York

In its own words: "Our Vision is to be recognised as outstanding by the whole community. At Park Grove, we inspire children to achieve excellence through our unique and creative approach. We value the individuality of every child and empower them to fulfil their ambitions. We offer a vibrant and exciting learning environment where children thrive through challenge and fun."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Jo S awyer and I am the headteacher. We are a vibrant and exciting school and we celebrate the individuality of every child. Please click on Our Vision page to find out more about our vision, mission and the core values that we believe in."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and choir.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Park Grove Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 85% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Park Grove Primary Academy as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Park Grove Primary Academy are St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths); Haxby Road Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 53% maths); Heworth Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 47% reading, 47% maths); and Tang Hall Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 68% maths).

Park Grove Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Park Grove Primary Academy is one of 26 schools run by Ebor Academy Trust, an academy trust.

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Park Grove Primary Academy (as of April 2026): 98% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (87%).

16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 27.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (8%).

The nearest railway station is Main Entrance, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Grove School, 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 984 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in York (175), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Park Grove Primary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Park Grove Primary Academy are Vale of York Academy (1.2 miles); All Saints Catholic School York (1.3 miles); Huntington School (1.6 miles); and Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (1.7 miles).