St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge
King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge is a primary school in Harrogate for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 24th of 31 primary schools in Harrogate. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2022, report published 20 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2022
Pupils' caring attitudes at St Cuthbert's reflect its strong Christian ethos. Pupils know and understand the importance of demonstrating the shared 'CHAMPS' values, which include honesty and perseverance. They say that that is why the school 'is a safe and caring place to be'. Pupils work hard because leaders and teachers have high expectations of them, both academically and socially. Pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed. They take notice of the figureheads of their school houses, which celebrate well-known figures, such as Stephen Hawking, who achieved great success against the odds. Pupils say that bullying is not tolerated at their school and that this makes it a rare occurrence. Leaders' detailed records confirm that this is the case. Behaviour in and around school is good. Courtesy, humour and good manners are commonplace. Pupils benefit from a comprehensive and well-considered personal, social, health and economic education programme. This is ambitious. Leaders are unashamed in tackling important issues with pupils in a thoughtful, age-appropriate manner. As a result, pupils talk with eloquence and confidence about life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Subject leaders' checks do not currently ensure that the curriculum is being implemented effectively. Some teachers plan activities that do not match curriculum plans. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders and their teams have capacity to monitor and evaluate the delivery of the curriculum so that this does not happen.
- In a few subjects, such as art, music, and design and technology, the sequence of learning within the curriculum design is not fully embedded. Consequently, these subjects do not offer pupils what leaders intend. Leaders should ensure that the new curriculums are implemented effectively so that pupils enjoy and achieve well in all subjects.
- There is not a breadth of extra-curricular opportunities, such as after-school clubs and activities. This means that pupils do not receive additional opportunities, beyond the school day, to develop their talents and interests. Leaders should work with pupils and the community to develop a wider menu of activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
58 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshouses Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Summerbridge Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Darley Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Fountains Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Thornber
- Phone
- 01423711407
- Address
- King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LE
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121549
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.