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Pannal Primary School

Pannal Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG3 1LHPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

142%

Capacity

447

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Pannal Primary School

Pannal Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 447 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (142% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Pannal Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Wolfram, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6362nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 87th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.

Pannal Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 194 applications for 60 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pannal Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Pannal 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPannal Green, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1LH
HeadteacherAmanda Wolfram
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils447
Free School Meals (FSM)4.5%
School Capacity447 / 315 (142% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)

6362nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

662nd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

87th of 223

In North Yorkshire

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

64%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:77%
Higher:17%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:72%
Higher:25%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubChessCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

194

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

75 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pannal Primary School

Pannal 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.

Contact Information

01423872407www.pannal.ycst.co.uk

Pannal Green, Harrogate

North Yorkshire, HG3 1LH

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Pannal Green, Harrogate

North Yorkshire, HG3 1LH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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