SchoolScoresSt Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LE
01423 711407 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 October 2022.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 Joint 19th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
11 pupils in this year group.
55% — 5 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 16 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Glasshouses Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 October 2022.
How did St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
100% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put St Cuthbert's CofE Primary School, Pateley Bridge as their first choice for 5 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 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 121549.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.