Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, York

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure, as Headteacher , to welcome you to Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, part of Ebor Academy Trust. At Robert Wilkinson we are committed to teaching and learning being of the highest quality in an inclusive, challenging, supportive environment. We provide a rich curriculum through which we aim to inspire children and build a love for learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, dance, choir, orchestra and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.75 per session.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 65% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy are Ralph Butterfield Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); Wigginton Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); Headlands Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); and Huntington Primary Academy (3 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 69% maths).

Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

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

10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 32 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 15 (3%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middlecroft Drive (adjacent), 280 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in York (175).

In 2024/25, Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.