Admiral Long Church of England Primary School, Harrogate

In its own words: "As a distinctive Church school, we ensure that our Christian Values are the heart-beat of everything we do. Through the teaching of Jesus, we learn as one united school, federation and local community where everyone is welcomed to 'work together to be the best that we can be'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a pleasure to welcome you to Admiral Long CE Primary School. As a small village school and part of the Nidd Wharfe Federation, we are a warm, inclusive community where every child is known, valued and supported to grow in confidence and character. Our vision shapes everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, STEM and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Admiral Long Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Admiral Long Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Admiral Long Church of England Primary School are Birstwith Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 96% maths); Ripley Endowed Church of England School (2.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Killinghall Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 61% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Admiral Long Church of England Primary School.

16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (32.6%) received SEN support and 3 (7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Admiral Long Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Admiral Long Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is C of E Primary School (e-bound), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

In 2024/25, Admiral Long Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.