It is worth going to look around a school, even if you think you know which one you will choose. Viewing two or three is really useful to help you make a comparison. Remember in addition to the open evenings, you can also arrange to go and look around during the day to see the school in action, full of children and teachers.
Here are the details of all the Primary Schools in York and if applicable details of any open events or how to arrange a visit. If no information is shown, we suggest you get in touch with the school directly to arrange a visit.
Come and visit our friendly school, hear from the Headteacher, meet our experienced staff and see the Reception classrooms.
📆 Open session Thursday 8th December at 6pm.
📍North Moor Road, Huntington, YO32 9QT
ℹ️ Huntington Primary Academy Website
Visit the Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School in Shipton-by-Benningbrough for one of their three Open Sessions if you have a child starting reception in September 2024.
Go along and look around the early years setting and meet the staff.
📆 Open session on Saturday 18 Nov 2023 from 9am -12pm
📍Station Lane, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AG
ℹ️ Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School
Ralph Butterfield Primary SchoolIf you have a child starting school in September 2024, Ralph Butterfield Primary School are holding an Open Event on Wednesday 15 Nov. They are accepting applications from both inside and outside the catchment area.
Headteacher welcome talks are at 4.30pm & 5.45pm. Email for more information and to register your attendance.
📆 Open Event on Wednesday 15 November 2023 from 4.15 – 6pm.
📍Station Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3LS
ℹ️ Ralph Butterfield Primary School
Sutton on the Forest C of E Primary SchoolSutton-on-the-Forest C of E Primary School are holding two opening mornings on Wednesday & Thursday 9 November.
Meet the staff and see the learning spaces, including the extensive outside spaces.
📆 Open mornings on Wednesday & Thursday 9 November 2023 between 9.10-11.30 on both mornings. Please ring for appointments between those times.
📍 Main Street, Sutton on the Forest, YO61 1DW
ℹ️ Sutton on the Forest C of E Primary School
Tang Hall Primary SchoolIf your child is due to start school in September 2023 come along to one of the open events at Tang Hall Primary School and find out more about the school! If you can’t make one of the events, give the school a call on 01904 806515 to arrange a visit.
📆 Open Events Monday 20 November at 3.15pm & Monday 11 December at 5pm.
📍Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT
Yearsley Grove
Come and visit our friendly school and take the opportunity to tour the school including the EYFS unit, meet the staff and learn more about Yearsley Grove Primary School. We pride ourselves on providing children with the very best start to their Primary education within a stimulating and exciting environment. We aim to provide a happy, safe and exciting setting to allow your children to thrive. We encourage independence and a motivation to learn new things! I
📆 Open Day Wednesday 29th November 4pm-6.30pm
📍Yearsley Grove, Huntington, YO31 9BX
ℹ️ Yearsley Grove Primary School
Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary School
📆 Open Events on Wednesday 8 November at 6pm & Saturday 11 November at 9.30am 2023 for Primary Admissions and 3 – 4 year old nursery provision.
📍Eastholme Drive, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5TA
ℹ️ Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary School
📆 7, 14 & 28 November 2023 from 1.30 – 2.30pm
📍Low Green, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SB
ℹ️ Copmanthorpe Primary School
📆 Open Event on Wednesday 22 November 2023 from 4 – 5pm. This will be a drop in event where you will have the chance to see the EYFS area and to meet staff and ask questions.
📍Pear Tree Lane, Dunnington, York, YO19 5QG
ℹ️ Dunnington Church of England Primary School
📆 Open Event on Thursday 9 November 2023 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Come along and look around! Tiny Steps for 2 year olds, Nursery for 3 year olds and Reception for 4 year olds.
📍154 Haxby Road, York, YO31 8JN
📆 Open week commences 6 – 10 November 2023. Please call or email to book your slot: 01423 330460/ admin@kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk
📍St Johns Grove, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DE.
ℹ️ Kirk Hammerton Primary School
📆 For prospective families whose children will start Reception in September 2024, private/small group tours of the school are offered throughout November and December, usually taking place on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at either 9.30am or 1.30pm, where the headteacher can personally show you around our school and answer any questions you may have.
📍School Lane, Heslington, York, YO10 5EE
ℹ️ Lord Deramore’s Primary School
📆 Open week commences 13- 17 November 2023. Please call or email to book your slot: 01904 738352/ admin@longmarston.n-yorks.sch.uk
📍Angram Road, Long Marston, YO26 7LR
ℹ️ Long Marston CE Primary School
📆 Are you looking for a school Reception place for 2024, or a nursery place for your 3-year-old? Join us for a fun filled morning on Monday 27th November 2023 (9.30-11.30am), meet the team, and fall in love with Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School!
📍 Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School YO26 8ER
ℹ️ Nun Monkton Primary School – Home
📆 We hold an open evening each Autumn term for parents of children due to start school the following September. Our open evening this year is Wednesday 15 November November from 5-6pm. Parents are very welcome to look around our school at any time of the year. Please contact the school office to make an appointment
📍West End, Strensall, York, YO32 5UH
ℹ️ Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
📆 Reception Open Evening on Wednesday 16th November at 6pm
📍Moss Street, York, YO23 1BS
St. Oswald’s Church of England Primary School
📆 Open Evening 13 November 2023 at 5pm
📍Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, YO10 4LX
ℹ️ St. Oswald’s Church of England Primary School
Acomb Primary School
📍West Bank, York, YO24 4ES
ℹ️ If you are thinking of applying for a place at our school, we do not hold an Open Day, preferring to meet with parents (and their children, if they can come too) individually. In this way, parents get to see the school under normal conditions, giving a much more accurate feel of what we have to offer. Please contact the school office to make an appointment for this.
Archbishop of York’s Church of England Junior School
📍Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QT
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Bishopthorpe Infant School
📍Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QQ
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day but if you are considering Bishopthorpe Infants School for your child for September 2023 then please get in touch to organise a tour of school
Burton Green Primary School
📍Burton Green, Clifton, York, YO30 6JE
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day. We understand that choosing a school for your child is an important decision for a child’s future. We welcome you to visit the school at any time. A visit can be arranged via our main reception. We currently have a 30 place Reception class each year.
Carr Infant School and Carr Junion School
📍Ostman Road, Acomb, York, YO26 5QA
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit our Nursery/school; this can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01904 565140
Clifton Green Primary School
📍Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JA
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day. Please do contact us to have a look around the school and meet one of the team. To arrange a visit, please contact the main office at 01904 555105 or email us at cliftongreenprimary@york.gov.uk.
Dringhouses Primary School
📍St Helen’s Road, York, YO24 1HW
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Elvington Church of England Primary School
📍Dauby Lane, Elvington, York, YO41 4HP
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Fishergate Primary School
📍Fishergate, York, YO10 4AP
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Headlands Primary School
📍Oak Tree Lane, Haxby, York, YO32 2YH
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Hempland Primary Academy
📍Whitby Avenue, York, YO31 1ET
ℹ️ If you are wanting to apply for a place at Hemplands, they do not hold an Open Day or Evening. They offer to meet with parents (and their children, if they wish to come too) in small groups. In this way, parents get to see the school under normal conditions, giving a much more accurate feel of what we have to offer. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Heworth Church of England Primary School
📍53 Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AA
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day. Please ring the school to arrange a visit (01904 806330) and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Hob Moor Community Primary School
📍Green Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 4PS
ℹ️ The school does not hold an Open Day. You are also very welcome to look round our school at any time of the year. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on 01904 806655
Lakeside Primary School
📍Oakdale Road, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4YL
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Naburn Church of England Primary School
📍Naburn, York, YO19 4PP
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Park Grove Primary Academy
📍Park Grove, York, YO31 8LG
ℹ️ Parents are very welcome to look round our school at any time of the year. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
📍Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6JT
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Rufforth Primary School
📍Wetherby Road, Rufforth, York, YO23 3QF
ℹ️ If would like to arrange a date to look around please contact Mrs Walton either emailing office@rufforth.pmat.academy or calling 01904 806222.
Skelton Community Primary School
📍Brecksfield, Skelton, York, YO30 1YB
ℹ️ We welcome you to visit the school at any time. A visit can be arranged via our main reception
St. Aelred’s Roman Catholic Primary School
📍Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0QQ
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
St. Barnabas’ Church of England Primary School
📍Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4YZ
ℹ️ If you would like to visit the school before applying for a place, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
St. George’s Roman Catholic Primary School
📍1 Winterscale Street, York, YO10 4BT
ℹ️ Get in touch for a personal and bespoke tour around the school.
St. Lawrence’s Church of England Primary School
📍Heslington Road, York, YO10 5BW
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School
📍School Lane, Askham Richard, York, YO23 3PD
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
St. Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Primary School
📍Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Stockton on the Forest Primary School
📍The Village, Stockton on the Forest, York, YO32 9UP
ℹ️ For prospective families whose children will start Reception in September 2024, small-group and 1-1 tours of the school are offered throughout the autumn term. These can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01904 400366 or emailing the school office on stocktononforest.primary@york.gov.uk
Westfield Primary Community School
📍Askham Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 3HP
ℹ️ If you are interested in your child/children joining Westfield Primary Community School, we would be more than happy to arrange a show around. Please ring the School Office on 01904 555295 to organise a convenient date and time. We do not offer one set day but prefer to offer individual appointments enabling families to ask questions specific to their child and to see our school in action..
Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
📍North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BB
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Wigginton Primary School
📍Westfield Lane, Wigginton, York, YO32 2FZ
ℹ️ If you are thinking of sending your child to our school, we would be more than happy to show you around. Please get in touch and we can arrange a visit.
Woodthorpe Primary School
📍Summerfield Road, York, YO24 2RU|
ℹ️ Please contact the school office to make an appointment
Yearsley Grove Primary School
📍Yearsley Grove, Huntington, York, YO31 9BX
ℹ️ Contact the school to arrange a look around at a time to suit you
📆 Open Days are the perfect opportunity for you to visit the school and meet the staff, current students and parents, and view the facilities. The next Open Day is 11 November 2023. You are very welcome to visit at any mutually convenient time to see the school and meet with the Headteacher, Helen Todd. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to ask any questions and to meet other pupils and staff. Whilst it is also a perfect time for the school to find out what interests your child has, and how Bootham can bring out the best in him or her.
📍Bootham Junior School, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP
📆 Open Day on Saturday 7 October 2023. Find out more about the many opportunities available to Mount pupils.
📍Dalton Terrace, York, YO24 4DD
📆 Open Day on Saturday 7 October Open Morning for entry in Nursery, Reception and Year 4 (York Minster Choristers). Or arrange a visit at any other time.
📍Clifton, York, YO30 6AB
📆 Enquirers mornings on Friday 20 October at 9.15am – 12pm & Friday November 24 2023 at 9.15am – 12pm
📍Danesmead, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB
Before you visit think about what is important to you and your child/children. Do you want it to be within easy walking distance?
Make a note of what’s important to you and your family so you can refer back to it after you visit.
Here is a list of questions you could ask or things to consider when looking round to get you thinking:
Of course, don’t forget to ask your child what they thought about each school and what they liked and disliked too.
If you want to compare the performance of various schools in York, you can do so on the GOV.UK website here.
If your child is due to start Reception in September 2024, applications should be made before midnight on 15 January 2024. You can apply online for a place in York here.
If you applied online, your application result will be available online from 10.00am on National Offer Day, Tuesday 16 April 2024.
Most children start infant or primary school in the September of the school year when they turn five. You may request for them to start later, depending on your child’s date of birth.
York Council website has a Guide for Parents with lots of useful information.
Each address in York is linked to a local primary school known as your ‘catchment school’.
Residence in a particular catchment area does not guarantee the allocation of a school place at your catchment school, as this will depend upon the number of available places at the preferred schools, as well as your home address. Check which is your ‘catchment school’ on York.gov.uk here.
