The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
106
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.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs L Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Grange Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastwood Community School
Primary · 927m away
Strong Close Nursery School
Nursery · 984m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beechcliffe Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
The Holy Family Catholic School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Carlton Keighley
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Parkwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Keighley, BD20 5AB, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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