Welcome to the Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School website!

I am Alana Snowden, and I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to introduce myself as your new Headteacher, joining the community in January 2026.

Our Focus: Enjoyment and Achievement

At Hampsthwaite, our dedicated focus is on ensuring every child has the opportunity to ‘Enjoy, Achieve…Flourish’ throughout their time with us. I bring unwavering energy and determination to this role, with a strong belief that all children deserve and must receive an excellent education.

I hope that this website offers you a genuine insight into the dynamic, purposeful, and ambitious learning experiences taking place here every day.

Our Christian Roots and Partnership

Our school's foundation is built firmly on its Christian roots, centered around the inspirational Parable of the Mustard Seed. Our enduring values—Belief, Respect, Friendship, Support, and Creativity—shape our culture and daily interactions.

As a member of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, we align with a powerful shared vision. We are committed to fostering a school where everyone is valued and respected, where education is ambitious and sets the highest expectations, and where integrity is our foundation. This drives our mission to deliver ambition, learning, and enrichment for all.

Building Our Future Together

We celebrate our history of success, and I am committed to relentlessly building on our already strong foundations, including the exemplary behaviour and attitudes noted in the recent December 2024 Ofsted outcome. We are not static; we continuously seek to evolve and enhance every aspect of school life.

It is a true privilege to lead Hampsthwaite Primary School. We function as a close, supportive family, growing and learning together.

Please use this website to explore our school further. I firmly believe in strong collaboration, and I look forward to meeting you all soon—please do get in touch if you’d like to know more about our wonderful school.

Mrs A Snowden

Headteacher

‘Established in 2004, Mindful Employer is a UK wide initiative run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Providing employers with easier access to professional Workplace Mental Health training, information and support, the initiative aims to help empower employers to take a lead in supporting the mental wellbeing of their staff. By signing the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’, Hampsthwaite Primary School have made a public statement of our desire to support the mental health of our staff across the organisation.’

www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk