Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Keighley, BD20 9BH · North Yorkshire · primary school
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203rd 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 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 February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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
Since the 2024 inspection rated the school Good, what specific improvements have been made to support reading and writing since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support pupil development?
What Ofsted said about Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “keen to play an active role” in the community and “enjoy school.” Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who “behave very well” and feel safe within a “caring school.” The curriculum is well-structured, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and personal development, which the report judges as “Outstanding.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “deep sense of respect” for themselves, others, and the environment, engaging actively in initiatives like the eco-club and ‘refill shop’.
- The curriculum allows pupils to “gradually build their knowledge over time,” supported by effective assessment strategies such as the ‘remembering red’ activity in mathematics.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with targeted support ensuring pupils who find reading difficult “catch up with their peers quickly.”
- Personalised support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is proactive, with strong transition practices ensuring leaders know required support when children join.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders carefully considering workload, while governors and external partners provide a “diverse range of challenge and support.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the revisiting of prior learning does not consider mixed-age classes carefully enough, meaning “some opportunities to revisit prior learning for older pupils are missed.”
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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