Hellifield Community Primary School

About Hellifield Community Primary School

Hellifield Community Primary School was rated Good across all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2013. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, which show a mixed picture. While 70% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths individually, only 40% reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is significantly below the North Yorkshire local authority average of 60%, placing the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally and within the local authority. On a more positive note, average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 102 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100, and 30% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, suggesting strong performance for some children.

The school's Ofsted report noted Good provision across all inspected categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Parent feedback from the Parent View survey, based on ten responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, was overwhelmingly positive. Every parent who responded said they would recommend the school, and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. However, the survey also highlighted some areas of concern: 30% of parents disagreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 20% disagreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. The school's SEND provision received no responses in the survey, making it difficult to gauge parent satisfaction in that area.

Hellifield is a small village primary school with 68 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, giving it a noticeably intimate feel. It offers a broad range of facilities for its size, including a forest school, sensory room, art studios, library, gymnasium and even a chapel. Sports provision includes athletics, swimming, gymnastics, dance, cross country and cricket, while clubs cover book club, drama, choir and eco club. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 14 first-preference applications for 14 places and a total of 23 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. Its SEND provisions support children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a school that suits families who value a small, community-focused setting with strong pastoral care and a Good Ofsted rating, but who are aware that its academic outcomes in core subjects are below the local average.

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