Skelton Primary School, York

In its own words: "At Skelton Primary, our vision is to provide a calm, homely oasis for all children to flourish. Within our happy and safe environment, children have the opportunity to be curious, creative and are challenged. We inspire a sense of pride and belonging through our vibrant curriculum. This forges life skills as well as academic achievement."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to warmly welcome you and your child to Skelton Primary School. We are a nurturing, happy school, which is at the heart of a caring community. We cater for children from 3-11 years old and have just over 100 children on roll."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:30pm, from £5 per morning.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Skelton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Skelton Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Skelton Primary School are Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); Lakeside Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 55% reading, 43% maths); Poppleton Ousebank Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 82% maths); and Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).

Skelton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

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

2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 8 (7.5%) 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.

Skelton Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Poppleton Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brecksfield, 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in York (175).

In 2024/25, Skelton Primary School issued 53 suspensions, 52.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.