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Saltergate Infant School is a mainstream primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, for children aged 2 to 7. In January 2026, 33 of its 106 pupils (31.1%) were getting SEN support and 7 (6.6%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 2–7
  • 106 pupils
  • Ofsted: Good

Special educational needs here

From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Yorkshire.

31.1% get SEN support

33 of 106 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school31.1%
  • England15.4%
  • North Yorkshire14.6%

Higher than the England average.

6.6% have an EHC plan

7 of 106 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school6.6%
  • England4.1%
  • North Yorkshire3.7%

Higher than the England average.

Most common needs

  • Speech, language and communication19
  • Social, emotional and mental health12

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
Academy
Ages
2 to 7
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
106 (places for 180)
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Hall
Part of
Red Kite Learning Trust
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils eligible
Council
North Yorkshire
School reference (URN)
151516

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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, January 2015; school remains Good (July 2024)

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.

  • Leadership and managementGood
  • Early yearsGood

Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2024).

Contact and getting there

Newby Crescent, Harrogate, HG3 2TT

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Saltergate Infant School

How many pupils at Saltergate Infant School have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 33 of the 106 pupils (31.1%) were getting SEN support and 7 (6.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.

What are the most common needs at Saltergate Infant School?

Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (19 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (12 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Saltergate Infant School?

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 Saltergate Infant School?

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 Saltergate Infant School?

You can ask for Saltergate Infant School 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 Saltergate Infant School 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 Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, about 1.1 miles away.

Where is Saltergate Infant School?

Newby Crescent, Harrogate, HG3 2TT, in North Yorkshire.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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