The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Gill Lane, Cowling, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0DF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cowling Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cowling Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cowling Community Primary School?
Cowling Community Primary School currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cowling Community Primary School take?
Cowling Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cowling Community Primary School?
Cowling Community Primary School is in Keighley, BD22 0DF, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cowling Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cowling Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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