St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, York

In its own words: "We aim to be an outstanding, missionary Catholic school, nurturing lifelong learners who aspire to reach their potential best, seeking and serving Christ in all. We will strive to develop each member of our school family, to reach their full potential, in the spirit of St Benedict, teaching and serving one another, through the joy of the gospel."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extremely proud to be part of the St Benedict’s family, working alongside a dedicated and committed staff and governing body. We will endeavour to build on the many successes of our school and look forward to leading St Benedict’s into a new and exciting era."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, cross-country, dance and gardening.

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

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy are Helmsley Community Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Nawton Community Primary School (5.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is one of 38 schools run by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 2 (2.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is East End (w-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.