Glasshouses Community Primary School
URN: 121404 • Harrogate HG3 5QH
Overview
- Name
- Glasshouses Community Primary School
- URN
- 121404
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Thornber (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01423711440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Glasshouses, Harrogate HG3 5QH
Summary
Glasshouses Community Primary School, located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 51 pupils, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Nidderdale area. The school is part of the Upper Nidderdale Federation, which includes St Cuthbert’s C of E School, and is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish academically and personally. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission to inspire every child to believe in themselves and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Glasshouses Primary goes beyond the national framework, incorporating enriching experiences such as Forest School activities, music lessons, and opportunities for personal development through leadership roles. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, starting each day with a Nurture Breakfast that fosters a supportive atmosphere for children to share their thoughts.
With small class sizes and a focus on holistic education, Glasshouses Community Primary School aims to develop not only academic skills but also resilience, teamwork, and confidence, preparing children to become active and engaged members of their community. Parents are encouraged to arrange visits to see the school in action and learn more about its offerings.
The curriculum at Glasshouses Primary goes beyond the national framework, incorporating enriching experiences such as Forest School activities, music lessons, and opportunities for personal development through leadership roles. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, starting each day with a Nurture Breakfast that fosters a supportive atmosphere for children to share their thoughts.
With small class sizes and a focus on holistic education, Glasshouses Community Primary School aims to develop not only academic skills but also resilience, teamwork, and confidence, preparing children to become active and engaged members of their community. Parents are encouraged to arrange visits to see the school in action and learn more about its offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 13.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 27 | 24 | 70 | 13.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 70 | 17.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 56 | 30 | 26 | 70 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 56 | 30 | 26 | 70 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 70 | 24.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 70 | 23.60 |
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