SchoolScoresHookstone Chase Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Hookstone Chase, Harrogate, HG2 7DJ
01423 886026 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Harrogate comparisons use the 21 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Harrogate | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 88% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 19% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Harrogate figures pool parents at the Harrogate schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
42% — 18 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 48% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.34% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 23 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Starbeck Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Tree Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oatlands Community Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Follifoot CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aspin Park Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oatlands Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hookstone Chase Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hookstone Chase Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hookstone Chase Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hookstone Chase Primary School?
74% of the 78 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hookstone Chase Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hookstone Chase Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Hookstone Chase Primary School as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143287.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.