Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service is a pupil referral unit in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 23 pupils
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 23 (places for 17)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Morrison (Head Teacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2009
- Free school meals
- 47.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 135850
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or North Yorkshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, July 2025; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (June 2023)
Inspected in July 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1SZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Alverton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- The Dales School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 2.9 miles
- Breckenbrough School Special school · Ages 9–19 · Ofsted: Good 6.8 miles
All SEND schools in North Yorkshire
By need in North Yorkshire: Autism (17) · Speech and language (15) · SEMH (14) · Severe learning (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Physical (6) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
How do I get a place at Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service?
Places at Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or North Yorkshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service?
East Road, Northallerton, DL6 1SZ, in North Yorkshire.
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