Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Keighley, BD21 2ND · Bradford · primary school
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137th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 1,986 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the nursery unit transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Leaders have established an “inclusive, nurturing and caring ethos” underpinned by core values such as trust and compassion. The school is described as “warm and welcoming,” with staff acting as “excellent role models” who foster respectful relationships. Pupils generally enjoy their learning, feel safe, and behave well, supported by “well-established, consistent routines.”
Strengths
- The curriculum has been overhauled, with most subjects “carefully planned” and developing logically from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff “teach phonics well” and pupils read with expression from a young age.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported” by well-trained staff and learn successfully alongside peers.
- Behaviour is strong, with incidents of bullying being “rare” and pupils knowing adults are “quick to sort out the problems.”
- Early years provision is effective, with staff helping children develop speech and vocabulary through “exciting activities.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop the curriculum so that it is of a “consistent quality across all subject areas,” as some subjects are less well planned than others.
- Leaders should maintain their drive on attendance so that pupils who do not attend regularly “fully benefit from the curriculum on offer.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with robust systems in place to provide additional support for pupils and families when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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