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OpenPrimaryURN 147274

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Academy converter · York · YO62 4DE

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

88

Local authority

North Yorkshire

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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 3–11, in York, North Yorkshire, 88 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 8.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Middlesbrough.

Open schools in York
137
Primary schools in York
104
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO62
10
Primary in YO62
7
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Primary in North Yorkshire LA
290

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 YO62

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147274

Location

Address
Back Lane, Ampleforth
Postcode
YO62 4DE
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
88
Boys / girls
48 / 40
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
88 / 105 (84%)
Free school meals
8.9%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Middlesbrough
Governance
Academy trust: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gerard Eddy
Telephone
01439788340
Website
https://stbenedictscp.npcat.org.uk/

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