Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
South View, Hunton, Bedale, DL8 1QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School is a primary school in Bedale for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 207th of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 10 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils thrive at this school. They benefit from a variety of wider opportunities to develop their characters through 'Hunton 21', a series of rich, diverse experiences for all pupils to have before they leave primary school. The school inspires pupils to contribute to their local community through fundraising and by sending every home in the village a Christmas card. Pupils learn more about the world around them through 'Tuesday Newsday' and inclusive assemblies, which deepens their understanding of protected characteristics. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils treat each other, staff and visitors with high levels of respect. Bullying is not an issue. Children in the early years learn the routines of school and conduct themselves exceptionally well. Pupils live out the school motto of 'care, aspire, excel'. Pupils achieve well in this school. Leaders have embedded a broad and ambitious curriculum. There is a well-established reading culture. Pupils are keen to contribute in lessons. Those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. Children in the early years benefit from an excellent curriculum. Leaders have prioritised pupils' learning about equality, morality and British values. As a result, pupils talk articulately about making their school, village and world a better place.
What the school should improve
- Some assessment systems are not focused tightly on the intended curriculum. As a result, in some lessons, misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are not addressed quickly enough. The school should review how checks are made to ensure that pupils have learned and remembered the intended knowledge identified in the curriculum.
- There are some inconsistencies in teachers' subject expertise and pedagogical choices. As a result, there are missed opportunities to deepen pupils' knowledge in lessons. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive training to develop their practice and subject-specific knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Cambrai Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Carnagill Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 26% met the expected standard |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Colburn Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Donaldson
- Phone
- 01677450342
- Address
- South View, Hunton, Bedale, DL8 1QB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121302
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.