St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge is a mainstream primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 17 of its 58 pupils (29.3%) were getting SEN support and 5 (8.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 58 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Yorkshire.
29.3% get SEN support
17 of 58 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
8.6% have an EHC plan
5 of 58 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication9
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 58 (places for 119)
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Thornber
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 121549
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Yorkshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Forest Moor School Special school · Ages 9–16 · Ofsted: Good 5.4 miles
- Cambian Spring Hill Independent · Ages 8–19 · Ofsted: Good 10 miles
- Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 10 miles
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Nidderdale High School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 19.8%, EHC plans 8.9% 0.5 miles
- Glasshouses Community Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 27.3%, EHC plans 2.3% 1.2 miles
- Summerbridge Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 6.8% 3.3 miles
All mainstream schools in North Yorkshire SEND schools in North Yorkshire
Questions about St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge
How many pupils at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 17 of the 58 pupils (29.3%) were getting SEN support and 5 (8.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (9 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
Through North Yorkshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
You can ask for St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Beckwithshaw Community Primary School, about 10 miles away.
Where is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge?
King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5LE, in North Yorkshire.
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