Follifoot Church of England Primary School, Harrogate
Follifoot Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Harrogate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 31 schools in Harrogate with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Follifoot Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Follifoot Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 56% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Follifoot Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Follifoot Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Follifoot Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Follifoot Church of England Primary School are Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 67% maths); Hookstone Chase Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 48% maths); Oatlands Community Junior School (2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 83% maths); and Willow Tree Community Primary School (2 miles, 69% reading, 72% maths).
Follifoot Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolHookstone Chase Primary SchoolOatlands Community Junior SchoolWillow Tree Community Primary School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Follifoot Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 2 (4.8%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Follifoot Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hornbeam Park Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harewood Arms (s-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often bicycle theft, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Follifoot Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Follifoot is a warm, inclusive school where pupils feel genuinely happy and safe. Teachers have high expectations for all children and work hard to support those with additional needs. The school offers a rich range of experiences beyond the classroom, from visits to local mosques to partnerships with community charities, helping pupils see the wider world.
Key Strengths
- High-quality teaching in phonics and early reading, with well-trained staff providing extra support where needed
- Strong inclusive provision for pupils with special educational needs - curriculum is well-adapted and staff understand their needs thoroughly
- Calm, orderly behaviour throughout the school with pupils highly motivated and determined to uphold the school's values
- Well-planned personal development curriculum that keeps pupils informed and safe, including online safety and healthy relationships
- Pupils given meaningful roles and responsibilities (digital leaders, reading ambassadors, well-being team) that develop leadership skills
Areas for Improvement
- Some younger pupils are taught complex grammar before mastering basic punctuation, leading to writing errors - foundational writing skills need stronger focus
- Leadership and governors lack effective systems to check how well the wider curriculum is working and identify areas needing improvement
- Recent leadership changes have delayed the establishment of systems to evaluate curriculum impact on pupil learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Book Battles, digital leader roles, reading ambassador roles, well-being team, visits to mosques, police safety visits, breakfast club
This small, rural church primary school has improved from 'Requires improvement' to 'Good' across all key areas. The school sits at the heart of its community with strong values of kindness and respect that shape pupils' experiences.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 56% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 44% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 56% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
10.5
Avg class size
4.5
Infant (KS1)
16.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
40 pupils
63 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
28.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
42
Total Pupils
20
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,881
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,787
Per pupil
£439k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
40
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Follifoot Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Follifoot Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Follifoot Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Follifoot Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Follifoot Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Follifoot Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 63 places.
How big are the classes at Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Follifoot Church of England Primary School average 10.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Follifoot Church of England Primary School has around 42 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Follifoot Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Follifoot Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Follifoot Church of England Primary School?
Follifoot Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)