Knavesmire Primary School
URN: 142760 • York YO23 1HY
Overview
- Name
- Knavesmire Primary School
- URN
- 142760
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01904806545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trafalgar Street, York YO23 1HY
Summary
Knavesmire Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in York, accommodating 486 pupils aged 3 to 11, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to developing the whole child, fostering an environment where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect, support, and care for one another and the environment, ensuring a welcoming and safe atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Knavesmire includes a broad range of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside creative disciplines like Art and Music. The school also offers a Forest School programme and various extracurricular activities, including clubs and music lessons, to enrich the educational experience. Support for families is a priority, with resources available for parents and students, including online support and information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Knavesmire Primary School is part of the Excel Learning Trust and actively engages with the local community. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and encourages children to develop self-esteem, confidence, and an enthusiastic attitude towards learning, ensuring that all students can succeed together.
The curriculum at Knavesmire includes a broad range of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside creative disciplines like Art and Music. The school also offers a Forest School programme and various extracurricular activities, including clubs and music lessons, to enrich the educational experience. Support for families is a priority, with resources available for parents and students, including online support and information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Knavesmire Primary School is part of the Excel Learning Trust and actively engages with the local community. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and encourages children to develop self-esteem, confidence, and an enthusiastic attitude towards learning, ensuring that all students can succeed together.
Useful links
- Lateness and absence (sen)
- Report an absence (sen)
- SEND and Vulnerable Pupils (sen)
- Website Privacy Policy (download)
- Take a look here (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Inclusion Quality Mark (other)
- Our policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 486
- Boys
- 263
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 486 | 263 | 223 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 482 | 257 | 225 | 420 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 248 | 215 | 420 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 248 | 215 | 420 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 248 | 212 | 468 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 257 | 215 | 468 | 5.20 |
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