Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School, Bedale

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Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama and orchestra.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 73% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School are Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 48% reading, 50% maths); Cambrai Primary School (3.2 miles, Outstanding); Carnagill Community Primary School (3.5 miles, 48% reading, 37% maths); and Hipswell Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 52% maths).

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

4.7% 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, 4 pupils (4.7%) received SEN support and 7 (8.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Finghall (Wensleydale Railway), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (sw-bound), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.