Western Primary School

About Western Primary School

Western Primary School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 494 pupils on roll. It is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

494 / 472 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0NA

Phone

01423502737

Headteacher

Johanna Slack

Website

https://www.westernps.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Western Primary School?

Western Primary School is an academy converter in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Western Primary School have?

Western Primary School has 494 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Western Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Western Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Western Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Western Primary School is part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Western Primary School?

Western Primary School is located at Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0NA.