Coppice Valley Primary School, based in Harrogate, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Coppice Valley Primary School currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.9%). other white pupils make up about 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Knapping Hill, Harrogate, HG1 2DN
Website: www.coppicevalley.com
Telephone: 01423563760
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Hannah McNamara
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145026

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 209
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 107

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.90%167
Other White13.90%29
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%4
African1.90%4
Other Mixed1.40%3
Indian0.50%1
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coppice Valley Primary School
Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harrogate, Coppice Valley Community Primary School
Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN
- not rated 135 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate
Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP
- not rated 272 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Rise , North Yorkshire HG1 2DP
3out of 4 272 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Community Primary School
Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA
- not rated 520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
2out of 4 1,745 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
- not rated 1,745 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR
3out of 4 2,379 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR
- not rated 2,379 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ
- not rated 2,465 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springwell Harrogate
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
3out of 4 798 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Pupil Referral Service
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
- not rated 798 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College
Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG
- not rated 970 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Harrogate Language Academy
8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ
- not rated 1,233 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Strive for Education
21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD
- not rated 1,502 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.