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Cowling Community Primary School

North Yorkshire, BD22 0DFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#10,306
of 13,686 nationally

About Cowling Community Primary School

Cowling Community Primary School is a state primary in North Yorkshire that currently educates 126 pupils against a capacity of 134, meaning it is operating close to full but with a small number of spare places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 19 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while the school is popular, families who put it first have a good chance of success. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from ages 4 to 11 under headteacher Kate Dawson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGill Lane, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD22 0DF
HeadteacherKate Dawson
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils126
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity126 / 134 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisFootballDanceCricketAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingFilm ClubArt ClubGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: cowling.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowling Community Primary School

Cowling Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.