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

StatePrimaryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11186 pupils

Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, LS21 1LGWebsite01132843151

Inspected186 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils186

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils186

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

186 / 210 (89%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Taylor

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 59%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.0%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (14%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils186

Free school meals9.1%

English as additional language1.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British88.7%

White Other4.3%

Mixed Other2.7%

Chinese1.6%

Other1.1%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

77 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed building4 AND 5, ARTHINGTON LANEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,199

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,201 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,711

Support staff£1,185

Premises£114

Energy£135

Learning resources£308

Income per pupil£6,051

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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