Is Ben Rhydding Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 10 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ben Rhydding Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Ben Rhydding Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ben Rhydding Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Ben Rhydding Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ben Rhydding Primary School

Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8QH

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 July 2024.

Continues from Ben Rhydding Primary School (URN 107281) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 24.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 186
Capacity: 210 (0% full)
SEND: 13.4%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 6.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 11.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,451/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 1.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.8%
White Other: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
White Irish: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

89.8%

White British

4.3%

White Other

2.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01943431133

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Bolling Road

Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 152604
UKPRN: 10101151
Establishment No.: 2166
Trust: MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST

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