Silsden Primary School
URN: 107273 • Keighley BD20 0JJ
Overview
- Name
- Silsden Primary School
- URN
- 107273
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karl Russell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01535653290
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawber Cote Lane, Keighley BD20 0JJ
Summary
Silsden Primary School, located in Keighley, Bradford, is a community school catering to 644 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment built on mutual respect, aiming to foster young minds and encourage a love for learning. With a commitment to high expectations for both students and staff, Silsden Primary promotes academic achievement and social development through active parental involvement and support.
The curriculum at Silsden Primary is designed to develop confident, independent thinkers who are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. The school encourages creativity, effective communication, and responsible citizenship among its pupils. Additionally, the recent move to a new building has enhanced the learning experience, providing modern resources and facilities.
Silsden Primary also features a school dog, Fergus, who supports pupil welfare and enhances the school community. His presence is aimed at fostering a calming atmosphere and improving students' emotional well-being. The school’s long history and commitment to community engagement underline its role as a cornerstone of education in Silsden.
The curriculum at Silsden Primary is designed to develop confident, independent thinkers who are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. The school encourages creativity, effective communication, and responsible citizenship among its pupils. Additionally, the recent move to a new building has enhanced the learning experience, providing modern resources and facilities.
Silsden Primary also features a school dog, Fergus, who supports pupil welfare and enhances the school community. His presence is aimed at fostering a calming atmosphere and improving students' emotional well-being. The school’s long history and commitment to community engagement underline its role as a cornerstone of education in Silsden.
Useful links
- Governance 25/26 (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Parent Governor Vacancy – February 2025 (governance)
- SPS Co-opted Governor Vacancy (governance)
- Attendance and term time absence request (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Term Dates (calendar)
- Key Dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions. September 2026 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lees Primary School (70.2)
- Lothersdale Community Primary School (70.2)
- Oakworth Primary School (70.2)
- Parkwood Primary School (69.1)
- Merlin Top Primary Academy (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 644
- Boys
- 341
- Girls
- 303
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 644 | 341 | 303 | 630 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 649 | 342 | 307 | 630 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 663 | 350 | 313 | 630 | 15.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 663 | 350 | 313 | 630 | 15.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 674 | 359 | 315 | 630 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 666 | 350 | 316 | 630 | 11.70 |
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