Hunmanby Primary School

About Hunmanby Primary School

Hunmanby Primary School sits slightly below the North Yorkshire average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 52% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 60%. That gap of eight percentage points places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the county, ranked 157th out of 292. The picture is more mixed when you look at individual subjects: reading is a relative strength, with 77% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 29% reaching the higher standard, both comfortably above the typical primary in the area. Maths tells a different story — 65% hit the expected level, but only 10% achieved the higher standard, and the average maths score of 102 is only just above the national baseline. Writing sits in between, with 71% at the expected level and 19% at the higher level. So while the school isn't among the strongest performers in North Yorkshire, it's not a weak one either; it's a solid, mid-table primary where reading stands out as the strongest subject.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school retained its Good rating across all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all scored 2 (Good). That's consistent with its previous inspection in 2014, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. The school's Progress 8 scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it's hard to say whether pupils are making above-average gains relative to their starting points. What we do know is that the average reading score of 107 is notably strong, while the maths average of 102 is more modest. The school's ranking within North Yorkshire — 156th out of 223 primaries on the key stage 2 combined measure — puts it in the bottom half, but not the bottom quarter. For parents focused on reading outcomes, this school performs well; for those prioritising maths, it's more of a mixed bag.

Hunmanby is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 42 applications for 27 places and all 27 first-preference offers accepted — a ratio of 1.56 applicants per place. The school has a nursery provision and takes children from age 2, which is useful for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room and playing fields, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers swimming, cross country, dance, athletics, netball and cricket, and there are clubs for coding, book club, drama, choir and art club. The school's SEND register includes support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 25.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals — above the national average — the school serves a relatively diverse intake. It's a good fit for families who value a broad range of activities and SEND support, and who are comfortable with a school that performs solidly but not exceptionally on academic measures.

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