Wharfedale Montessori School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bolton Abbey Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6AN |
| Reference Number | 121763 |
Wharfedale Montessori School has demonstrated strengths in areas such as its adherence to the Montessori curriculum, ensuring all pupils learn to read and write by the time they leave. The school has implemented structured assessment programs that effectively track pupil progress and engage parents through an online system. However, the inspection revealed several areas of concern, particularly regarding safeguarding measures, record-keeping, and compliance with independent school standards. This marked the school's first progress monitoring inspection since it was judged to require improvement in 2025.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70%
Girls: 30% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 06 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- The curriculum aligns with the Montessori ethos and promotes effective learning.
- All pupils are supported to read and write before leaving the school.
- Regular assessments track pupil progress and inform teaching.
- Parents have access to tracking information about their children's progress.
- The school has an effective anti-bullying policy in practice.
Areas for Improvement
- Safeguarding records and processes are inadequate and not updated.
- Insufficient actions taken to improve safeguarding record-keeping.
- Recent recruitment files do not adequately assess candidates' suitability for working with children.
- Admissions register remains non-compliant with regulations.
- Leadership lacks a clear plan to ensure compliance with independent school standards.
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