Slingsby Community Primary School, York
Slingsby Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in York. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 51st-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 114% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Slingsby Community Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Slingsby Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Slingsby Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Slingsby Community Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Slingsby Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Slingsby Community Primary School are Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3 miles, Good); Amotherby Community Primary School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Welburn Community Primary School (4.5 miles).
Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolAmotherby Community Primary SchoolWelburn Community Primary School
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Slingsby Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Slingsby Community Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Slingsby Community Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (ne-bound), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Slingsby Community Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Slingsby Community Primary School creates a warm, caring environment where children flourish both academically and personally. The school has particularly strong teaching in reading and develops an ambitious curriculum across all subjects. Staff are dedicated to helping every child succeed, with excellent support for those who need additional help.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with an effective phonics programme that helps pupils become fluent and accurate readers quickly
- Ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge goals that help pupils build understanding and make connections across subjects like mathematics and history
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn successfully alongside their peers
- Well-planned early years provision where children develop concentration, problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Strong emphasis on personal development, teaching pupils about safety, health and respect for others
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour expectations in lessons are not being applied consistently by all staff, leading to some pupils talking over teachers or losing focus on their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders prioritizing pupils' safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting competitions, board games club, maypole dancing, library bus visits, breakfast club, after-school club, local visits, community visitors
Slingsby Community Primary School is a small primary school that prides itself on being 'a school with a big heart' where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy strong relationships with staff and peers. The school has been judged as Good across all key areas of inspection.
At a Glance
5.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Slingsby Community Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Slingsby Community Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
88 pupils
77 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
48
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,898
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,746
Per pupil
£654k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
11.1%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Slingsby Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Slingsby Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Slingsby Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Slingsby Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Slingsby Community Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Slingsby Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Slingsby Community Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Slingsby Community Primary School?
Slingsby Community Primary School was full in 2025, at 114% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Slingsby Community Primary School?
Classes at Slingsby Community Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Slingsby Community Primary School?
Slingsby Community Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Slingsby Community Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Slingsby Community Primary School in 2024/25. 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Slingsby Community Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Slingsby Community Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Slingsby Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Slingsby Community Primary School?
Slingsby Community Primary School is at The Green, Slingsby, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)