Hawes Primary School, Hawes
Hawes Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hawes, part of Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 236 schools in North Yorkshire with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 43% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hawes Primary School in detail
Hawes Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Hawes Primary is a small school, part of the YCAT family of 11 schools, situated on the edge of the market town of Hawes in a stunning setting at the top of Wensleydale and within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Hawes 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 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hawes Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Hawes Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 trust
Hawes Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hawes Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 0% 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) (0%).
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 1 (2.1%) 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.
Staffing
Hawes Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hawes Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Place (w-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hawes 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 September 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hawes Primary School creates a caring community where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school has high expectations for learning and behaviour, and pupils respond positively with enthusiasm and confidence. With a focus on strong language skills, secure knowledge building and excellent personal development, your child will thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships - pupils are polite, well-mannered and genuinely care for each other
- Strong curriculum design with effective teaching of reading, writing and mathematics
- Excellent personal development programme preparing pupils well for their next stage of education
- Effective early years provision with well-established routines and language development
- Supportive staff and leadership that values professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities are not well matched to pupils' individual needs, which can mean some pupils find work too hard or are not challenged enough
- Adults need to provide more consistent support in lessons to help pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well without over-relying on adult help
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate policies and procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga, multi-sport events, gardening, reading cafe, reading ambassadors, well-being walks, local walks
Hawes Primary School has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019. The school is a small primary with a strong family feel where pupils thrive academically and socially in a supportive environment.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 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 89% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
12.0
Avg class size
13.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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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
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
45 pupils
105 places
60 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hawes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hawes
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
48
Total Pupils
28
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
12.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,930
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,671
Per pupil
£439k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
43
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hawes Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hawes Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hawes Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Hawes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawes Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hawes Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hawes 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 Hawes Primary School?
Hawes Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 43% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Hawes Primary School?
Classes at Hawes Primary School average 12 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hawes Primary School?
Hawes Primary School has around 48 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hawes Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Hawes Primary School in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hawes Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hawes 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 Hawes Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Hawes Primary School?
Hawes Primary School is at Town Head, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)