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Hipswell Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL9 4BBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
31%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#13,205
of 13,686 nationally

About Hipswell Church of England Primary School

Hipswell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 58 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.22. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, and only 12 of the 18 offers went to first-preference applicants. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong local reputation. Headteacher Carolyn Ewbank leads a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character. The school is currently at 89% capacity, with 186 pupils on roll against a maximum of 210, so there is a little breathing room, but competition for places is clearly fierce.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BB
HeadteacherCarolyn Ewbank
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils186
Free School Meals (FSM)27.4%
School Capacity186 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: hipswell.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hipswell Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.