Pannal Primary School
Harrogate, HG3 1LH · North Yorkshire · primary school
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43rd 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pannal 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%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Choir, Band, Yoga, Cheerleading, and Computers clubs, or play Football and Netball. Trips include a Year 4 sleepover and residential visits for Years 5 and 6. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils participate safely?
What Ofsted said about Pannal Primary School
Overview
Pannal Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where pupils are ‘self-aware and mindful’ and work collaboratively. The school provides a safe environment with strong relationships, though improvements are required in curriculum sequencing and subject monitoring.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘enthusiasm, independence, creativity and an ability to work collaboratively’, with bullying being rare.
- ‘Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong’, supported by effective adult staffing and external agencies.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘carefully planned and ambitious’, with teachers possessing good subject knowledge.
- Early years provision ensures children make a ‘good start’, with well-developed routines and engaging activities.
- Staff feel ‘well supported in managing their workload’ and trusted by leaders who prioritise their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum leaders must ensure subjects are ‘coherently sequenced’ so pupils secure ‘essential building blocks for future learning’.
- Leaders should ensure curriculum leaders have the expertise to ‘lead and monitor’ effectively, making accurate judgements about education quality.
- Every subject must clearly set out ‘the precise detail of what pupils need to know and when’ to enable purposeful planning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture that ‘permeates through the school’ and clear processes for addressing concerns in a timely fashion.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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