Silsden Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Hawber Cote Lane
Silsden
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 0JJ
Phone 01535653290
Reference Number 107273

Description

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Silsden Primary School is a modern and welcoming educational institution situated in the town of Silsden, West Yorkshire, with the postcode BD20 0JJ. The school offers comprehensive education from nursery through to Year 6, catering to children between the ages of 3-11.

Some key features of Silsden Primary School include:

  • A dedicated and well-qualified teaching faculty committed to providing a stimulating and well-rounded educational experience.
  • A focus on encouraging creativity and resilience, helping children develop holistically as they progress through their educational journey.
  • An inclusive school which promotes respect and tolerance for all, while developing a sense of community and belonging.
  • A curriculum that covers all subjects in line with the National Curriculum, supported by additional French, personal social and health education (PSHE), and religious education (RE) lessons.
  • A variety of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and events that enrich the learning experience for pupils.
  • A history of success in academic challenges, sports, and cultural events at local and regional levels.
  • Integration with other schools through partnerships in sports, music, and art.
  • Excellent support for students with special educational needs.

Silsden Primary School is part of the West Yorkshire region and is a founding member of the BDPA Trust, ensuring a strong foundation for learning and opportunities for joint events with other local schools. The school works tirelessly to involve children in a wide range of educational, fun, and challenging activities.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 631
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.72%
Girls: 46.28%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 84
2 86
3 92
4 75
5 92
6 90

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2022-05-13
Date Description Report
2022-03-08 School inspection: School inspection:
2016-06-28 Short inspection Short inspection
2010-10-20 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-09-26 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2003-11-17 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 4% Upgrade Upgrade

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 106 Upgrade Upgrade

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.2 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -1.3 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 1.8 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 15 3
Third Preference 12 0
From another Local Authority 2 0

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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