New York Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Langrick Road New York Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 4XH |
| Phone | 01205280320 |
| Reference Number | 146597 |
New York Primary School is currently judged to require improvement overall, having not been previously inspected under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school's approach to education sees high expectations from leadership, a strong culture of respect among pupils, and a commitment to personal development. However, the quality of education in several curriculum areas does not meet the school's ambitious goals. While behavior and attitudes are positive, with pupils felt valued and safe, there are notable concerns regarding the sequencing and clarity of the curriculum, particularly in reading and some foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 43 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.47%
Girls: 39.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 7% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as New York Primary School | |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 13 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong culture of respect and safety among pupils
- Good behavior management from staff
- High expectations from leaders for both staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive personal development and understanding of school values
- Strong emphasis on sports and extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the phonics programme among staff
- Lack of clarity in the key stage 2 reading curriculum
- Insufficient sequencing in several foundation subjects and early years
- Ineffective subject leadership in some areas
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Gipsey Bridge Academy
Leagate Road, Gipsey Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7BP |
3.02 miles |
|
Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Coningsby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SJ |
3.13 miles |
|
Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Curzon Estate, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LD |
3.55 miles |
|
Tattershall Primary School
Clinton Park, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4QZ |
3.68 miles |
|
Frithville Primary School
West Fen Drainside, Frithville, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7EX |
4.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Barnes Wallis Academy
Butts Lane, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4PN |
3.38 miles |