Sinnington Community Primary School, York

In its own words: "Here at Sinnington we are passionate about promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all our children. We are committed to providing a welcoming, family orientated, community atmosphere in which we can nurture the achievements of every child. Your children are the reason why we are all here."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cooking, eco club, art and homework club.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Sinnington Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Sinnington Community Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sinnington Community Primary School are Kirkbymoorside Community Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 56% reading, 59% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (3.3 miles, Good, 58% reading, 75% maths); Pickering Community Junior School (3.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); and Pickering Community Infant School (3.9 miles, Good).

Sinnington Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Sinnington Community Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Areté Learning Trust, an academy trust.

1.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Sinnington Community Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sinnington Community Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Stop (e-bound), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Sinnington Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.