Schools in York
Moving to York? These are the schools closest to the centre of York, North Yorkshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by City of York Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Bishopthorpe Road, Heworth and Fulford.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to York centre
- 0.4 mi
Scarcroft Primary School
Primary · YO23 1BS
- 0.5 mi
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · YO31 7PB
- 0.6 mi
Fishergate Primary School
Primary · YO10 4AP
- 0.6 mi
All Saints Catholic School York
Secondary · YO24 1BJ
- 0.6 mi
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · YO24 4BJ
- 0.7 mi
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · YO10 4BT
- 0.7 mi
Millthorpe School
Secondary · YO23 1WF
- 0.7 mi
Park Grove Primary Academy
Primary · YO31 8LG
- 0.8 mi
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · YO26 4YZ
- 0.9 mi
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Primary · YO10 5BW
- 1.0 mi
Clifton Green Primary School
Primary · YO30 6JA
- 1.0 mi
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Primary · YO31 0UT
These are the schools nearest the centre of York. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific York postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of York. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in York?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in York?
- You apply through City of York Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.