Compare Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Lothersdale Primary School and Merlin Top Primary Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Keighley; Lothersdale Primary School (Primary) in Keighley; Merlin Top Primary Academy (Primary) in Keighley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lothersdale Primary School and Merlin Top Primary Academy. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Keighley, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lothersdale Primary School), published Sep 2014. The lowest is 2 (Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust and NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School BD20 9BH	Lothersdale Primary School BD20 8HB	Merlin Top Primary Academy BD22 6HZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9BH	Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 8HB	Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 6HZ
Latest Ofsted	2 31 Jan 2024	1 8 Sep 2014	1 6 May 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	119	105	315
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Yorkshire (815)	Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.kildwickceschool.org.uk	www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk	www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone	01535633682	01535632510	01535210028
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

BD20 9BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 9BH
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.kildwickceschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01535633682

Lothersdale Primary School

BD20 8HB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 8HB
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust
Website: www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01535632510

Merlin Top Primary Academy

BD22 6HZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD22 6HZ
Ofsted: 1 6 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01535210028

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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