Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School, Harrogate
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harrogate, part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 31 schools in Harrogate with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 109% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School in detail
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Friday 8 January 2027, an open day on Friday 15 January 2027, an open day on Friday 22 January 2027 and an open day on Sunday 24 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Yorkshire
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 95% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School are Birstwith Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Killinghall Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 61% maths); Admiral Long Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 50% reading, 33% maths); and Ripley Endowed Church of England School (1.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Birstwith Church of England Primary SchoolKillinghall Church of England Primary SchoolAdmiral Long Church of England Primary SchoolRipley Endowed Church of England School
The trust
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harrogate Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Memorial Hall (e-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hampsthwaite 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school puts children at the heart of everything, creating a warm, family-like environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Staff have high expectations for all children and support them to become confident, successful learners with above-average reading results. Outstanding behaviour and an exceptional early years provision mean children thrive from nursery onwards.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with exemplary conduct from pupils in every lesson
- Excellent early years provision with children making rapid progress through engaging, interactive learning
- Reading is a priority with pupils achieving above national averages through a strong phonics scheme and 'reading river' pathway
- Strong community links with pupils working with local groups for dance performances and learning Makaton
- Nurturing culture where staff know pupils and families well, creating a family-like environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum activities are overcomplicated and not well matched to what pupils need to learn, hindering their understanding of key knowledge
- Pupils have limited knowledge of how to maintain physical and mental health as part of the PSHE curriculum
- Need to ensure curriculum implementation is effective across all subjects so pupils retain important content
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a positive culture around pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Community dance performances, Makaton learning, singing with local schools, coffee and connect mornings for parents, breakfast club, after-school club
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is a nurturing school where pupils feel happy and safe, with strong relationships between staff and families. The school has high expectations for all pupils and achieves good outcomes across the curriculum.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 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 declined from 90% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
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
Your chances of a place at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
153 pupils
140 places
13 pupils over capacity 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
81
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,666
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,244
Per pupil
£871k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
132
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hampsthwaite 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 Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 109% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School has around 174 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampsthwaite 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 Hampsthwaite 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 Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School?
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)