The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Samuel Donaldson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
South View, Hunton, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1QB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School?
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School take?
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School?
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School is in Bedale, DL8 1QB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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