SchoolScoresWestern Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
01423 502737 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 5 June 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
139 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 Joint 9th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 59% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%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
60 pupils in this year group.
70% — 10 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 206 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
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 26th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Harrogate. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 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
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenfield School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rossett Acre Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Valley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oatlands Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Park Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saltergate Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Western Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Western Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Western Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Western Primary School?
99% of the 139 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Western Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Western Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Western Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 53 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 142220.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.