Best Schools for Teaching Quality in York
The top 25 schools in York, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of September 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in York is Vale of York Academy (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in York have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Vale of York Academy
secondary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Millthorpe School
secondary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Sinnington Community Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Wigginton Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Boroughbridge High School
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Stamford Bridge Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Westfield Primary Community School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Bootham School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ryedale School
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Newbald Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ralph Butterfield Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Appleton Roebuck Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Warter Church of England Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in York is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Vale of York Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in York on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.