Wigginton Primary School, York

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a busy and friendly school, with something different every day! Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have. If you are thinking of sending your child to our school, we would be more than happy to show you around. Please get in touch and we can arrange a visit."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, athletics, guitar, STEM and cooking.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Wigginton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in York and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 84% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Wigginton Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 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 Wigginton Primary School are Headlands Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); Ralph Butterfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); New Earswick Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 73% maths); and Huntington Primary Academy (2 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 69% maths).

Wigginton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 28 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2%) 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.

Wigginton Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Poppleton Rail Station, about 3.8 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wigginton Primary School, 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wigginton 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 55 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in York (175).

Wigginton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.