SchoolScoresOatlands Community Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Beechwood Grove, Harrogate, HG2 8QP
01423 872827 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 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 18th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 94% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%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
90 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 23 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 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
- Oatlands Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rossett Acre Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Tree Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pannal Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Western Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hookstone Chase Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenfield School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oatlands Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Oatlands Community Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oatlands Community Junior School?
96% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oatlands Community Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142204.
- 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.