Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School, York
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in York. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% 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 47% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School are Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths); Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy (3 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School (3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Great Ouseburn Primary School (3.2 miles).
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary SchoolTockwith Church of England Primary AcademyNun Monkton Primary Foundation SchoolGreat Ouseburn Primary School
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (95%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (81%).
Who goes there
2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hammerton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bernard Lane (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, nurturing school where children thrive emotionally and feel safe. Teachers create productive learning environments where pupils enjoy their lessons and engage positively. The school places strong emphasis on developing rounded individuals who understand equality, tolerance and respect for others.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show excellent behaviour, respect and empathy, with highly positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Early reading is taught consistently well with effective support for those who struggle
- Strong wider development programme including faith appreciation, community involvement and enrichment activities
- Well-designed curriculum meeting the needs of most pupils
- High pupil attendance with children eager to come to school
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have not progressed well enough in reading and writing and are not adequately prepared for their next stage of education
- Provision for a small number of pupils with SEND does not match their individual targets precisely enough
- Recent improvements to curriculum and provision still need time to be embedded and show impact in outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained and vigilant staff ensuring pupils are safe and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors programme, reading rainforest initiative, Remembrance Sunday writing, performances at Harrogate Royal Hall, educational visits to places of worship
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School is a small primary school where pupils are happy, safe and well-behaved, with strong pastoral support. However, the quality of education requires improvement because some older pupils have not progressed as well as they should in reading and writing.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 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 47% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
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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)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
86 pupils
119 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
45
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
20.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,229
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,455
Per pupil
£620k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Green Hammerton 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 Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Green Hammerton 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 Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School is at York Road, Green Hammerton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 8BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)