Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Keighley, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has around 447 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 31.8% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (57.9%). white british pupils make up about 20.4%
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.
| Address: | Grange Road, Keighley, BD20 5AB |
| Website: | www.riddlesdenstmarys.net |
| Telephone: | 01535210002 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs L Wright |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107340 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 465 |
| Number of Pupils: | 447 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 228 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 57.90% | 259 |
| White British | 20.40% | 91 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.50% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 9 |
| African | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.