Cowling Community Primary School
Keighley, BD22 0DF · North Yorkshire · primary school
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194th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cowling Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 134. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of curriculum breadth? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower attainment groups?
What Ofsted said about Cowling Community Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Cowling Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly, welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and proud to attend” and feel safe. Leaders have sustained high-quality education since the school was previously judged good for overall effectiveness.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “varied and ambitious,” with teachers making lessons “interesting and fun” so that “pupils love learning.”
- Staff maintain “warm and caring” relationships with pupils, who behave well and follow the school’s ‘4Rs’: “ready, responsible, respectful and resilient.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “expertly,” and children in Reception learn to read at a “great pace.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “well-considered support” within an “inclusive ethos.”
- The school provides rich experiences to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain, including leadership roles and community involvement.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine assessment approaches in foundation subjects to better check what pupils know and remember, ensuring teaching is adjusted effectively to help pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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