Lothersdale Primary School
Keighley, BD20 8HB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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48th 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 1,665 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lothersdale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book, Science, Construction, French, and Art Clubs. Sports include tennis, rounders, supersports, dance, football, and rugby, alongside the School Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 108. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Lothersdale Primary School
Overview
Lothersdale Primary School delivers an exceptional educational experience where pupils thrive academically and socially. The report highlights that staff successfully live out the school’s motto to ‘nurture all hearts, inspire all minds’, resulting in high ambitions for pupils that are being fully realised. Consequently, pupils achieve remarkably well, with recent outcomes described as ‘exceptional’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘meticulously planned’ from Reception to Year 6, with staff making clear links between subjects to ensure pupils have a ‘thorough understanding’.
- Reading is central to provision; staff possess ‘excellent subject knowledge’ in phonics, ensuring pupils make ‘rapid progress’ and develop a ‘love of reading’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by ‘highly skilled’ staff who adapt learning effectively, enabling them to ‘achieve exceptionally well’.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils demonstrating ‘empathy and compassion’ and attendance remaining ‘significantly above national average’.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, supported by a ‘learning for life curriculum’ and extensive extra-curricular activities that prepare pupils for life beyond school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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