Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Keighley, BD20 7ES · North Yorkshire · primary school
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195th 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 4,299 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.
Sutton-in-Craven 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 June 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.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend High Adventure trips and can join the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the High Adventure trips?
What Ofsted said about Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Overview
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "welcoming, friendly and polite" and enjoy a strong sense of community. The school offers an "ambitious curriculum" with effective teaching in core subjects, ensuring pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics while feeling safe and supported.
Strengths
- The early reading programme is a particular strength, with phonics taught well so pupils read with "accuracy and fluency".
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with teachers explaining concepts with clarity and pupils demonstrating resilience in problem-solving.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same "rich and ambitious curriculum" with appropriate adjustments and careful monitoring.
- Personal development is a strength, underpinned by values to be "ready, respectful and safe", with pupils well-informed about different faiths and beliefs.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, benefiting from a "strong sense of team and mutual support" and meaningful workload management.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, resources and activities do not always support pupils to learn the most important knowledge, hindering long-term retention.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is inconsistent, meaning pupils do not routinely receive feedback to help them improve their work.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 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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