Hensall Community Primary School
About Hensall Community Primary School
Hensall Community Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11 in North Yorkshire, and it is currently running at full capacity with 141 pupils against a school capacity of 140. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.6 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 38 applications for 18 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.11, and all 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This strong local demand signals that the school is a popular choice among families in the area, despite its relatively small size. The school has no nursery provision and no sixth form, so it serves the primary years only, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a secular option for families.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Source: hensallcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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