Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 121600 • Keighley BD20 9BH
Overview
- Name
- Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 121600
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Whitehead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01535633682
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Priest Bank Road, Keighley BD20 9BH
Summary
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Keighley, North Yorkshire, serves a mixed-gender cohort of 139 pupils aged four to eleven. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing the values of individuality and achievement. With a vision of "Learning to Live, Living to Love, Loving to Learn," Kildwick aims to provide a supportive environment where all children can reach their highest potential.
The school is housed in Victorian buildings adjacent to St. Andrew’s Church and features five classrooms, including four mixed-age classes. Facilities include a playground and a playing field used for physical education and recreational activities. Kildwick primarily serves the local communities of Kildwick and Farnhill but also attracts students from surrounding areas.
Kildwick CE Primary School is committed to academic excellence, as reflected in its performance data. In 2024, 83% of pupils met national expectations in reading, with notable achievements in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The school also focuses on community involvement and provides a nurturing atmosphere for all children.
The school is housed in Victorian buildings adjacent to St. Andrew’s Church and features five classrooms, including four mixed-age classes. Facilities include a playground and a playing field used for physical education and recreational activities. Kildwick primarily serves the local communities of Kildwick and Farnhill but also attracts students from surrounding areas.
Kildwick CE Primary School is committed to academic excellence, as reflected in its performance data. In 2024, 83% of pupils met national expectations in reading, with notable achievements in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The school also focuses on community involvement and provides a nurturing atmosphere for all children.
Useful links
- Governors Meeting Minutes (governance)
- Chair of Governors Welcome Letter Autumn 2025 (governance)
- Chair of Governors Welcome Letter (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Jargon Buster (sen)
- SEND Questionnaires (sen)
- Absence During Term Time (sen)
- Consent Forms (sen)
- Walking home alone policy (sen)
- School Holidays and Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Lees Primary School (70.2)
- Lothersdale Community Primary School (70.2)
- Oakworth Primary School (70.2)
- Parkwood Primary School (69.1)
- Silsden Primary School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 139
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 6.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 139 | 68 | 71 | 119 | 6.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 143 | 66 | 77 | 119 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 144 | 74 | 70 | 119 | 6.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 144 | 74 | 70 | 119 | 6.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 80 | 60 | 119 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 70 | 62 | 119 | 6.80 |
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