Hipswell Church of England Primary School
Catterick Garrison, DL9 4BB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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188th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.0/10 against 2,557 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hipswell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Hipswell Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hipswell Church of England Primary School is described as a “caring and friendly school” where pupils settle quickly, particularly within its transient service community. Leaders are “highly ambitious” and ensure strong support for emotional well-being, creating a “calm and purposeful place to learn” where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with mathematics and reading “well established,” and leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils behave well, are “polite and considerate,” and benefit from leadership roles such as the ‘Hipswell Heroes Group’ and ‘reading ambassadors’.
- Reading instruction is effective, using a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics” with books “well matched to their phonic knowledge.”
- Governance is a strength, with governors providing “effective support and challenge” and leaders who “support and invest” in staff development.
- Early years provision is “well designed,” with staff using questions skilfully to encourage children to explain their thinking.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop better processes to check how well the intended curriculum is being delivered to gain a “clear picture of what is working well.”
- Additional reading support for pupils who have fallen behind does not always meet their specific needs; leaders should ensure support is adapted so pupils “catch up as quickly as they can.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders demonstrate a “secure knowledge” of keeping pupils safe and maintain a “culture of vigilance” with meticulous records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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