Hawes Primary School
Hawes, DL8 3RQ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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44th 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 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Zumba, participate in multi-sports, and go on residential school trips. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports programme? How are residential trips organised for families with varying budgets?
What Ofsted said about Hawes Primary School
Overview
Hawes Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school with a "strong family feel" where pupils are "proud of their school and their community." Leaders, governors, and trustees work closely together to support staff and ensure high expectations for learning and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "extremely positive" behaviour, showing "kindness and respect" to adults and peers in a supportive environment.
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" for mixed-age classes, helping pupils retain knowledge well and build on previous learning.
- Reading is a strength, with younger pupils decoding words "accurately and fluently" and all pupils showing "positive attitudes towards reading."
- Children get off to a "strong start in the early years," with well-established routines and well-developed language skills.
- Staff feel "valued and are well supported by leaders," benefiting from professional training and well-being support.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils are given work that meets their needs, as "some learning activities are not well matched to pupils’ needs."
- Adults must provide consistent support in lessons to prevent some pupils, including those with SEND, from "over rely[ing] on adult support" or not being challenged enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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