Snape Community Primary School
URN: 121323 • Bedale DL8 2TF
Overview
- Name
- Snape Community Primary School
- URN
- 121323
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Wood (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01677470380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ings Lane, Bedale DL8 2TF
Summary
Snape Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bedale, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 33 pupils and a capacity of 57. The school is part of the Federation of Snape Community & Thornton Watlass CE Primary Schools, established in 2011, which allows it to benefit from shared resources and a collaborative approach to education while maintaining its unique rural character.
The school promotes a nurturing environment guided by Christian values, including compassion, respect, and honesty. It aims to inspire and enrich students through a well-rounded curriculum that supports both academic and personal development. The recent OFSTED inspection in March 2023 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the strong relationships between pupils and staff.
Snape Community Primary School also offers teacher-led nursery provision for three-year-olds, fostering early learning in a supportive setting. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events such as the Harvest Festival, which strengthens ties with families and local organisations.
The school promotes a nurturing environment guided by Christian values, including compassion, respect, and honesty. It aims to inspire and enrich students through a well-rounded curriculum that supports both academic and personal development. The recent OFSTED inspection in March 2023 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the strong relationships between pupils and staff.
Snape Community Primary School also offers teacher-led nursery provision for three-year-olds, fostering early learning in a supportive setting. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events such as the Harvest Festival, which strengthens ties with families and local organisations.
Useful links
- Governor Meeting Minutes (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Governors Annual Statement (governance)
- Wellbeing Governor (governance)
- SEND and Equality (sen)
- Newsletter 26/09/2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10/10/2025 (download)
- Newsletter 12.09.2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 57
- Pupils
- 33
- Boys
- 16
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 9.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 57 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 57 | 3.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 57 | 3.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 52 | 3.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 52 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 52 | 0.00 |
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