Located in Keighley, Parkwood Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Parkwood Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 42%. white british pupils make up about 34.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Parkwood Street, Keighley, BD21 4QH
Website: www.parkwoodprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01535603832
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Thomas Finch
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143569

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 222
Number of Pupils: 212
Number of Boys: 110
Number of Girls: 102

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani42.00%89
White British34.40%73
Indian9.40%20
Other White3.30%7
Bangladeshi2.80%6
White and Asian2.40%5
African2.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.90%2
Other Asian0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.9)
Writing: Average (-1.4)
Maths: Average (-1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Strong Close Nursery School
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkwood Primary School
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Parkwood Primary School
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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3out of 4 934 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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The Holy Family Catholic School
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The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
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Oakbank School
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Carlton Keighley
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Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swire Smith Middle School
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- not rated 659 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highfield Middle School
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- not rated 1,828 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Calversyke Middle School
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- not rated 2,018 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worth Valley Middle School
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- not rated 2,549 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Keighley College
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- not rated 788 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Branshaw School
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- not rated 1,282 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keighley Preparatory School
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West Cliffe School
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The Phoenix Special School
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Beckfoot Phoenix
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.