Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy, York

In its own words: "The Department for Education published a document in 2014 called ‘Promoting Fundamental British Values as part of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural curriculum) in schools. The document reinforced the need ‘to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of: Tockwith Primary Academy celebrates the individuality of each child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy, we ensure that children have developed a range of qualities, attitudes and skills that will prepare them effectively for the future, underpinned by our Core Christian Values of Creativity, Friendship and Perseverance. We aim to ‘inspire young minds’."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 18 May 2027, an open day on Thursday 27 May 2027 and an open day on Friday 28 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 96% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 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 Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy are Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths); Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.4 miles, Good); Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Rufforth Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 71% maths).

Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy is one of 26 schools run by Ebor Academy Trust, an academy trust.

5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Hammerton Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Southfield Lane (adjacent), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.