Glusburn Community Primary School
Keighley, BD20 8PJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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145th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glusburn Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Art Ambassadors, a clay workshop, and a wide range of sports including gymnastics, dance, football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and badminton.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 416. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with maths?
What Ofsted said about Glusburn Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and eager to learn, taking pride in the school’s values of being ‘ready, respectful and safe’. The report highlights a calm atmosphere where pupils are polite, well behaved, and confident that staff will address any bullying. Leaders have high expectations, ensuring pupils enjoy their learning and contribute actively to the community through various leadership roles.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with a ‘carefully considered reading spine’ and consistent phonics teaching that helps children develop ‘solid skills’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with leaders structuring learning with ‘care and precision’ so pupils build knowledge step by step.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘fully included in school life’ and supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors are ‘well organised, committed and knowledgeable’, monitoring development closely and challenging leaders effectively.
- Staff report that leaders are ‘mindful of their workload and well-being’, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- Curricular plans in the early years are not always sufficiently refined or communicated, meaning leaders’ intentions are not always clear to all staff.
- Teaching is not consistently informed by what pupils reveal they know; leaders must ensure evidence from checking understanding is used systematically across all subjects to plan next steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ that is ‘worthy of sharing’, including regular staff training and external audits of systems.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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