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Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe

Academy converter · York · YO23 2QT

Ages 7–11 · 160 pupils · York

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

52%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)52%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.9%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
220

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill67%

160 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
160
Boys / girls
80 / 80
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
160 / 240 (67%)
Free school meals
9.4%
FSM pupils
15
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of York
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The STAR Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kerry Davies

Location

Address
Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe
Postcode
YO23 2QT
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
York
District
York
Constituency
York Outer
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in York, York, 160 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in York
137
Primary schools in York
104
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO23
12
Primary in YO23
8
Open schools in York LA
75
Primary in York LA
51

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in YorkNear YO23

  • Bishopthorpe Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    York · YO23 2QQ · York

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM5.2%
    • Demand0.91

    0.1 miles away

  • Dringhouses Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    York · YO24 1HW · York

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM9.9%
    • Demand0.93

    1.4 miles away

  • Copmanthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    York · YO23 3SB · York

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM6.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Woodthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    York · YO24 2RU · York

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Knavesmire Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    York · YO23 1HY · York

    Ages 2–11

    • KS292%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM7.5%
    • Demand1.28

    1.7 miles away

  • Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    York · YO24 4PS · York

    Ages 3–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM51.1%
    • Demand0.97

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kerry Davies
Telephone
01904551630
Website
ayjs.co.uk

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