Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
URN: 117982 • York YO43 3BY
Overview
- Name
- Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- URN
- 117982
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan Nixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01430873338
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Princess Road, York YO43 3BY
Summary
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, located in York, serves a mixed-gender population of 296 pupils, with a capacity of 330. The school operates under a voluntary controlled framework and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, specifically Trust, Friendship, and Forgiveness. These principles guide the school's ethos and daily interactions, promoting responsible behaviour and respect among students.
The curriculum at Mount Pleasant is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity while providing appropriate challenges for all learners. It aims to develop independent and confident young people, recognising and celebrating each child's unique talents. The school also emphasizes the importance of new experiences and opportunities, enhancing students' personal growth beyond the classroom.
Mount Pleasant maintains strong ties with the local church, which supports students in understanding the Christian faith and its values. The school community is characterised by a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where safety, responsibility, and respect are integral to daily life. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its supportive environment firsthand.
The curriculum at Mount Pleasant is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity while providing appropriate challenges for all learners. It aims to develop independent and confident young people, recognising and celebrating each child's unique talents. The school also emphasizes the importance of new experiences and opportunities, enhancing students' personal growth beyond the classroom.
Mount Pleasant maintains strong ties with the local church, which supports students in understanding the Christian faith and its values. The school community is characterised by a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where safety, responsibility, and respect are integral to daily life. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its supportive environment firsthand.
Useful links
- Accelerated Reader (other)
- TT Rockstars (other)
- Tweets by @mountpljuniors (other)
- Emile (other)
- Our Location (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
- x.com/mountpljuniors (other)
Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 296
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 296 | 147 | 149 | 330 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 295 | 134 | 161 | 330 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 289 | 134 | 155 | 330 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 289 | 134 | 155 | 330 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 318 | 152 | 166 | 330 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 297 | 158 | 139 | 330 | 17.50 |
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