Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Otley, LS211LG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 January 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Arthington Lane
Pool-in-Wharfedale
Otley, LS211LG
Phone
1132843151
Website
pool-in-wharfedale-leeds.co.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108000
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1LG
Website
www.pool-in-wharfedale-leeds.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
195
Free School Meals
8.2% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
195 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Achieve"

perseverance respect compassion wisdom

Pool-in-Wharfedale CE Primary School is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school; works with St Wilfrid’s Anglican Church and Pool Methodist Church.

Facilities

two playgrounds a sports field conservation area gardens adventure playgrounds wireless laptop computer network multipurpose hall libraries for KS1 and KS2 Music / TV room Technology Room shared working areas

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum that challenges and inspires PSHE curriculum including healthy eating, physical exercise and safety; themed weeks and visitors (e.g., police) to support learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Morning Club runs from 07:30; Pool Kids' Club provides after-school care from 15:30–18:00. Early Morning Club costs £7.50 per session (includes cereal, fruit or toast) with a sibling rate of £5.50. Pool Kids' Club (Ofsted Registered: EY2663345) runs daily after-school care from 15:30–18:00; contact them at 07710 784457 for bookings.

SEND Provision

SEN/D provision uses the Graduated Approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review). SEN/D Co-ordinator is Mrs Rachel Worsnop. The school works with external professionals including Speech and Language therapists from Away with Words, Education Psychologists, SENIT (inclusion team), SENSAP (statutory assessment team). There is a SEND governor (Claire Kirk). The Local Offer (Leeds) provides information about services. Related documents include the Pool CE School Core Offer, SEND Policy 2025, and SEND Information Report 24-25.

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