Question 1

Is Snape Community Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted rated Snape Community Primary School Good at the most recent inspection in March 2023, with Good judgements across key areas including quality of education and early years provision.

Question 2

What are the fees at Snape Community Primary School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may still have optional costs such as clubs, trips and uniform.

Question 3

Does Snape Community Primary School have a nursery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has nursery provision from age 3. Nursery admissions are handled directly with the school rather than through the Reception local authority application route.

Question 4

When do applications open and close for Reception 2027 entry in North Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

For Reception entry in September 2027, North Yorkshire Council’s primary admissions round opens on 12 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027. Primary offer day is in April 2027.

Question 5

How does the federation model affect day-to-day provision?

Accepted Answer

Snape Community Primary School is part of the Federation of Snape Community and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary Schools, with an executive headteacher and shared staffing. Some wraparound and clubs provision is based at the Thornton Watlass site.

Question 6

What wraparound care is available?

Accepted Answer

The federation publishes breakfast provision (Rise and Shine) running on weekday mornings from 8:00, and a structured after-school clubs timetable with published times and costs. Provision is based at the Thornton Watlass site.

Question 7

What was the latest Ofsted inspection date and outcome?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection took place on 7 and 8 March 2023 and the overall outcome was Good, with Good judgements across the main inspection areas including early years provision.

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