Addingham Primary School, Ilkley
Addingham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ilkley. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 8 schools in Ilkley with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Addingham Primary School in detail
Addingham Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Addingham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 97% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Addingham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Addingham Primary School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Addingham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Addingham Primary School are The Boyle and Petyt Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 83% maths); All Saints' CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Ashlands Primary School (3 miles, 83% reading, 74% maths); and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 79% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Addingham Primary School.
The Boyle and Petyt Primary SchoolAll Saints' CofE Primary SchoolAshlands Primary SchoolThe Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (1.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway), about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bolton Rd Main St, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
Addingham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bradford published that the last place for 2027 entry went to a family 2.628 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Addingham Primary excels at providing an ambitious curriculum that inspires pupils and goes far beyond what is expected nationally. The school has created a warm, inclusive community where pupils show remarkable attitudes, resolve conflicts independently, and support their peers with genuine care. Strong leadership and highly skilled teachers ensure every child develops deep knowledge and confidence across all subjects.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum that exceeds national expectations in all subjects, with pupils' knowledge and skills going far beyond required levels
- Outstanding leadership that prioritises staff development and subject expertise, with leaders modelling best practice
- Exceptional personal development curriculum creating a culture of mutual respect with no bullying and pupils resolving conflicts maturely
- Expert teaching in early reading and phonics with successful adaptation for pupils with special educational needs
- Rich enrichment opportunities including work with university professors, fieldwork, and interfaith projects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to recognise signs of harm, pupils understanding online safety and consent, and all pupils confident in having a trusted adult to talk to.
Extracurricular Activities
Geography fieldwork, science investigations, educational visits, interfaith projects, playground leader roles
Addingham Primary School is an outstanding school where all pupils thrive in every area of learning. The school provides an exceptional educational offer with first-class quality across all aspects, supported by ambitious leadership and the highest expectations for every child.
At a Glance
4.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 95% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Addingham Primary School.
- KidfitAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Addingham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Addingham Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Addingham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
195 pupils
262 places
67 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ilkley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilkley
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
5.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
192
Total Pupils
84
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,518
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,077
Per pupil
£1066k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Addingham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Addingham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Addingham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Addingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Addingham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Good.
How close to Addingham Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 2.628 for 2026 entry, then 2.628 for 2027 entry. The cut-off has held fairly steady over that period. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Addingham Primary School?
Addingham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 262 places.
How big are the classes at Addingham Primary School?
Classes at Addingham Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Addingham Primary School?
Addingham Primary School has around 192 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Addingham Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Addingham Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Addingham Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Addingham Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Addingham Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kidfit (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Addingham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Addingham Primary School?
Addingham Primary School is at Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0NR.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)