The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Peter Timms (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ben Rhydding Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ben Rhydding Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ben Rhydding Primary School?
Ben Rhydding Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ben Rhydding Primary School take?
Ben Rhydding Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ben Rhydding Primary School?
Ben Rhydding Primary School is in Ilkley, LS29 8QH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ben Rhydding Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ben Rhydding Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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