# St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy — York, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Fifth Avenue
- **Phone:** +44 1904806075
- **Website:** https://www.staelreds.npcat.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/york/st-aelreds-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-21001

## About

At St Aelred's Catholic Primary School in York, we strive to create a warm and inclusive environment where pupils can grow and thrive in their faith and academic journey. Our dedicated community is committed to nurturing the whole child, supporting their spiritual, social, and emotional development. We welcome families from diverse backgrounds to join our vibrant Catholic community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Excellent education and values-driven: We chose St Aelred's for our child's primary school education due to its strong Catholic values and excellent academic reputation. Our child has made fantastic progress and the teachers have been supportive and approachable. We feel confident that they are receiving a well-rounded education that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond. *(Aug 2025)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding school with a loving community!: We have been incredibly happy with St Aelred's from day one, our child has flourished academically and socially thanks to the dedicated staff and the strong Catholic ethos. The school's commitment to inclusivity and diversity has made us feel welcome and valued as a family. *(Aug 2025)*

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