The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Claire Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Otley, LS21 1LG, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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