Best 3 Primary schools in Keighley – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Merlin Top Primary Academy (Primary) in Keighley; Lothersdale Primary School (Primary) in Keighley; Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Keighley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Merlin Top Primary Academy, Lothersdale Primary School and Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Keighley, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Merlin Top Primary Academy), published May 2019. The lowest is 2 (Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST and Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Merlin Top Primary Academy BD22 6HZ	Lothersdale Primary School BD20 8HB	Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School BD20 9BH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 6HZ	Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 8HB	Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9BH
Latest Ofsted	1 6 May 2019	1 8 Sep 2014	2 31 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	105	119
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST	Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust	North Yorkshire (815)
Website	www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org	www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk	www.kildwickceschool.org.uk
Telephone	01535210028	01535632510	01535633682
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Merlin Top Primary Academy

BD22 6HZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD22 6HZ
Ofsted: 1 6 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01535210028

Lothersdale Primary School

BD20 8HB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 8HB
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust
Website: www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01535632510

Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

BD20 9BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 9BH
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.kildwickceschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01535633682

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.