Hempland Primary School
York, YO31 1ET · York · primary school
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3rd of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 3,708 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hempland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket and football, learn piano, recorder, flute, and voice, and join the band. Trips include visits to YHA Boggle Hole and Robinwood. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently performing?
What Ofsted said about Hempland Primary School
Overview
Hempland Primary School delivers a high-quality education where pupils achieve very well from their starting points and are well prepared for future stages. The report highlights a "calm and orderly atmosphere" driven by strong leadership, rigorous curriculum planning, and an inclusive culture that supports all learners effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged children, "achieve very well" in reading, writing, and mathematics, with early years pupils quickly securing reading foundations.
- Attendance is comparatively high due to a "highly strategic and organised approach" where attendance is treated as "everybody’s business".
- Behaviour is described as "impeccable," with pupils demonstrating "sustained, focused attention" and high levels of respect.
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced" and taught with confidence, using engaging methods like artefacts in history to deepen understanding.
- Inclusion is robust, with staff using "purposeful adaptations" such as visual supports and pre-teaching to remove barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should continue work to "further strengthen pupils' handwriting," ensuring they become "exceptionally well prepared" for their next stage of education.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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