Western Primary School
Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Western Primary School is a primary school in Harrogate for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 5th of 31 primary schools in Harrogate. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2018, report published 25 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 March 2024
Pupils are extremely proud to attend this happy and vibrant school. Pupils flourish here. They talk with enthusiasm and interest about their learning. The school supports pupils' emotional needs well. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at this school. Pupils behave consistently well both in lessons and during social times. Their behaviour reflects the school's values. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. Relationships across the school community are highly supportive. Pupils are safe. They trust staff to look after them. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of opportunities outside of lessons. These opportunities contribute strongly to pupils' personal development. The school carefully plans activities that broaden pupils' interests and experiences. Pupils take on leadership roles in the school. For example, some pupils are captains of the school's 'houses'. The vast majority of parents and carers speak overwhelmingly positively about the school. They value the focus leaders place on pupils' personal as well as academic development. One parent said, 'Staff want the best for our children and do all they can to deliver that.' This is a view echoed by many parents.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
478 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Western Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Brackenfield School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rossett Acre Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Johanna Slack
- Phone
- 01423502737
- Address
- Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 142220
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.