Glasshouses Community Primary School
Harrogate, HG3 5QH · North Yorkshire · primary school
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236th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,083 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glasshouses Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Glasshouses Community Primary School
Overview
Glasshouses Community Primary School is a small, inclusive setting where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. The report highlights a "strong sense of belonging" and "warm and nurturing" relationships, with attendance and behaviour rated at a "strong standard." While achievement is at the "expected standard," leaders are actively working to deepen pupils' knowledge retention and writing skills.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently above national averages," supported by effective systems that quickly identify barriers.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils showing "impeccable manners," "high levels of kindness," and bullying being "uncommon."
- Personal development is comprehensive, with pupils developing a "thorough grasp" of British values and safety issues.
- The school is highly inclusive, with staff receiving regular training to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Parents describe the school as a "family," appreciating the "warm and welcoming environment."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further strengthen pupils' writing skills" to ensure gaps in foundational knowledge are addressed quickly.
- Staff should develop their use of assessment to check that pupils "remember what they have learned more securely over time."
- Leaders should strengthen how staff support pupils to "deepen their knowledge and understanding" of the curriculum, particularly in foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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