Stamford Bridge Primary School, York
Stamford Bridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in York, part of Wonder Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 40th-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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 East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stamford Bridge Primary School in detail
Stamford Bridge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We believe that all our children have the potential to achieve and be confident learners We work together in partnership with our children and families to nurture and inspire Our learning environment will communicate our school values and expectations, by providing the very best to show we are expecting the best."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 29 January 2027 and an open day on Friday 12 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Riding of Yorkshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Stamford Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 81% in maths).
Getting a place at Stamford Bridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Stamford Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 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 Stamford Bridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stamford Bridge Primary School are Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths); Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Dunnington Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 80% maths).
Stamford Bridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWarthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWilberfoss Church of England Primary SchoolDunnington Church of England Primary School
The trust
Stamford Bridge Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Wonder Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
127 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stamford Bridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stamford Bridge Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stamford Bridge Moor Road, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stamford Bridge Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stamford Bridge Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
127 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 81% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
23.4
Infant (KS1)
24.9
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stamford Bridge Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stamford Bridge Primary School.
- Stamford Bridge Breakfast Club180m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stamford Bridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stamford Bridge Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 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 Stamford Bridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
285 pupils
331 places
46 spare places 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 East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
16.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
315
Total Pupils
150
Boys
165
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
22.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,246
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,216
Per pupil
£1626k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
255
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stamford Bridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stamford Bridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Stamford Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stamford Bridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stamford Bridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stamford Bridge Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Stamford Bridge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 331 places.
How big are the classes at Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Classes at Stamford Bridge Primary School average 23.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Stamford Bridge Primary School has around 315 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stamford Bridge Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Stamford Bridge Primary School in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Stamford Bridge 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.
Does Stamford Bridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Stamford Bridge Primary School: Stamford Bridge Breakfast Club (180m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stamford Bridge Primary School?
Stamford Bridge Primary School is at Church Road, Stamford Bridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 1BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)