Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire YO23 2QT
10 simple reasons to choose Archbishop of York's Church of England Junior School
State junior school (academy converter) in Bishopthorpe, York.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Archbishop of York's Church of England Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in York and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 27.7 pupils per teacher.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in science.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and wind band. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Archbishop of York's Church of England Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
The Mount Junior School (2.8 miles); York Steiner School (2.8 miles); St Peter's 2-8 and 8-13 (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Naburn Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles); Tadcaster Primary Academy (7.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Mount School, York (2.8 miles); Bootham School (3.6 miles); St Peter's School, York (3.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
All Saints RC School (2.7 miles); Fulford School (2.7 miles); Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (4.4 miles).