Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
154%
Capacity
176
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (154% of 114 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alana Snowden, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 20 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 12 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EZ |
| Headteacher | Alana Snowden |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 114 (154% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2648th of 13,686
Nationally
252nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
34th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG3 2EZ
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