Hempland Primary School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hempland Primary School excels at helping every child succeed. Teachers use engaging methods to build knowledge step-by-step, and the school supports pupils with different needs brilliantly through visual supports and flexible workspaces. Your child will thrive in a caring, well-organised community where behaviour is excellent, attendance is prioritised, and they'll benefit from wonderful enrichment activities including museum visits and residential trips.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in reading, writing and mathematics, with strong performance in national tests and phonics screening
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance across all groups, with a calm and orderly atmosphere throughout the school
- Well-sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge teaching that brings subjects to life and develops vocabulary
- Highly inclusive culture with early identification of needs and tailored support enabling all pupils to access the full curriculum
- Impressive personal development programme preparing pupils for success in later life with rich experiences including visits and residential trips
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and governors fulfilling their responsibilities, establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing at local care home, outdoor learning in school grounds, visits to museums and York Minster, residential visits, community events and celebrations
Hempland Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve very well from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has established a calm, orderly atmosphere with strong attendance, excellent behaviour, and a comprehensive personal development programme.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has declined from 93% to 87%. Writing has declined from 90% to 77%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
420 pupils
420 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - York
Places available
2,006
Applications
1,552
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across York (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.95367%
Overall absence
5.75342%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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