Snape Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | INGS LANE SNAPE BEDALE NORTH YORKSHIRE DL8 2TF |
| Phone | 01677470380 |
| Reference Number | 121323 |
Snape Community Primary School is performing well overall, having maintained a 'Good' rating since its previous inspection. The school operates within a federation with Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School, which allows for shared resources and collaborative opportunities for pupils. Students enjoy their time at school, benefit from strong relationships with staff, and exhibit positive behavior. Leaders have implemented several curriculum improvements that are leading to enhanced engagement and learning outcomes for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.48%
Girls: 51.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective support for pupils to access the curriculum
- Ambitious and coherently sequenced curriculum
- Strong performance in mathematics
- Frequent opportunities for pupils to revisit and build on prior learning
- Wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons lack sufficiently ambitious tasks for pupils
- Inconsistent articulation of prior learning in lessons
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bedale Church of England Primary School
Firby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT |
2.16 miles |
|
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Thornton Watlass, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4AH |
2.27 miles |
|
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burneston, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2HX |
2.4 miles |
|
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Mowbray Terrace, West Tanfield, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5JN |
3.3 miles |
|
Masham CofE Primary School
Masham, 1 Millgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4EG |
3.45 miles |
|
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School
Roman Road, Leeming, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9SG |
3.49 miles |
|
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School
Leeming Lane, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9AU |
3.64 miles |
|
Crakehall Church of England Primary School
The Green, Crakehall, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1HP |
3.84 miles |
|
Leeming RAF Community Primary School
Gatenby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9NQ |
3.93 miles |
|
North Stainley Church of England Primary School
North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HT |
4.62 miles |
|
Pickhill Church of England Primary School
The Green, Pickhill, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4JL |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Mowbray Academy
Masham Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2SD |
2.09 miles |
|
Bedale High School
Fitzalan Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EQ |
2.09 miles |
|
Aysgarth School
Newton-le-Willows, Bedale, DL8 1TF |
4.73 miles |