Poppleton Ousebank Primary School, York

In its own words: "We are part of a wider family of church and community schools and together our school vision aligns to the wider Trust vision;"

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to warmly welcome you and your child to Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. We are a successful and happy school, with a strong reputation for achieving high levels of academic success. We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly and fun atmosphere where our children thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, swimming, choir, chess, coding and debating.

Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Poppleton Ousebank Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Poppleton Ousebank Primary School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 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 Poppleton Ousebank Primary School are Skelton Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Carr Infant School (1.7 miles, Good); Carr Infant School (1.8 miles); and Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Poppleton Ousebank Primary School.

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Heartwood Learning Trust, an academy trust.

7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 41 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Platform 1 entrance, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Poppleton Ousebank School (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Poppleton Ousebank Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in York (175).

In 2024/25, Poppleton Ousebank Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.