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Snape Community Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL8 2TFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Snape Community Primary School

Snape Community Primary School is a small state primary in North Yorkshire, currently home to just 33 pupils against a capacity of 57. That means the school is running at just under 58% occupancy, which is notably low and suggests plenty of space for new families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively affluent local intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 reception intake, receiving six applications for a single available place. All six applicants put the school as their first preference, and one offer was made. That oversubscription ratio of 6:1 is high for a village primary and points to strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s reputation rather than sheer numbers of local children. The school has a nursery provision, so families can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIngs Lane, Snape, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2TF
HeadteacherJane Wood
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils33
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity33 / 57 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 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, 9 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsNetballDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

Source: stwschoolsfederation.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Snape Community 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.