Stamford Bridge Primary School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be part of a caring, inclusive school community where excellent behaviour is the norm and staff know every pupil extremely well. The school prioritises reading from an early age using expert phonics teaching, and offers rich curriculum experiences including museum visits and workshops. Pupils develop confidence and leadership through opportunities like play leader roles and school council initiatives, while staying active through daily mile activities and a range of sports, music and dance clubs.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive school culture with pupils demonstrating the school's values of believe, engage, succeed and together
- Strong phonics teaching and a love of reading fostered through author visits and parent volunteers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with meaningful curriculum adaptations
- Well-planned early years curriculum with sharp focus on foundational skills in maths and English
- High attendance achieved through strong systems and family support
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies are not used consistently across all subjects, meaning some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified or addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident they have trusted adults to report concerns to.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, dance clubs, daily mile, football, basketball, reading activities, climbing frames, after-school club
Stamford Bridge Primary School has maintained its good standards and provides a caring environment where pupils achieve well and demonstrate excellent behaviour. The school has an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong phonics teaching and effective support for pupils with additional needs.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
127 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 85%. Maths has declined from 81% to 76%. Writing has improved from 77% to 85%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
21.4
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
315 pupils
333 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire
Places available
3,947
Applications
2,799
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across East Riding of Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.98057%
Overall absence
3.52941%
Persistent absence
255
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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