Hookstone Chase Primary School
Harrogate, HG2 7DJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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153rd 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 3,909 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hookstone Chase Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 289 pupils against a stated capacity of 258. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific actions have been taken to address the areas highlighted by Ofsted? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Hookstone Chase Primary School
Overview
Hookstone Chase Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils enjoy coming to school, benefit from strong relationships with staff, and achieve well in early reading and key stage 2 national tests.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe, noting that bullying is rare and concerns are dealt with swiftly by trusted adults.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, with carefully identified knowledge in many subjects leading to well-sequenced learning.
- Early reading is a particular strength, with a phonics programme effectively delivered by well-trained staff to develop an early love of reading.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use practical resources in subjects like mathematics and science to secure pupil understanding.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, enabling them to learn alongside peers with appropriate support.
Areas to improve
- The school should develop effective strategies to help pupils recall prior knowledge across the curriculum, as gaps currently exist in a small number of subjects.
- Lessons must provide sufficient opportunities for teachers to identify and address pupil misconceptions swiftly to prevent errors in independent work.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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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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