The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 40.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Finch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkwood Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Lee Primary School
Primary · 603m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Eastwood Community School
Primary · 952m away
Holycroft Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Strong Close Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Branshaw School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkwood Primary School?
Parkwood Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkwood Primary School take?
Parkwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkwood Primary School?
Parkwood Primary School is in Keighley, BD21 4QH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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