Oatlands Infant School
Hookstone Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oatlands Infant School is a primary school in Harrogate for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 December 2024, report published 30 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils are proud to be a part of Oatlands Infant School. They thrive in this inclusive environment. The school prioritises developing pupils' character and physical activity. Pupils benefit from the bike bus and a wide range of activities at playtimes. Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the wealth of opportunities and experiences their children have. The school has high ambitions for all pupils. The curriculum prepares pupils for their next stage of learning. Pupils have a positive attitude to education. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported in lessons. Pupils are safe, cared for and valued. Pupils behave well. They treat each other with respect. The school has established clear expectations of how pupils should behave. The relationships between staff and pupils are highly nurturing. Pupils love coming to school. They know it is important to attend school well and on time. The way the school develops pupils' character is exceptional. The 'unity days' and stories shared during Monday assemblies deepen pupils' understanding of equalities and fairness. The school teaches them how to keep themselves safe online and in the local community.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not have enough high-quality opportunities to practise their writing skills. As a result, some children are not able to write with the fluency and accuracy they should. The school should ensure that the writing curriculum and expectations are fully embedded so that pupils achieve the best possible outcomes in writing, including their handwriting.
- The school has made widespread changes in a short period. The rate of change has meant that the school has not yet undertaken the checks needed to assure itself that its actions are having the impact intended. The school should review how it evaluates the impact of school improvement actions and ensure that these are having a positive impact on pupils' learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Oatlands Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Community Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Rossett Acre Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Western Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Harrison
- Phone
- 01423871036
- Address
- Hookstone Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BT
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 142592
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.