East Morton CofE Primary School, Keighley
East Morton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Keighley, part of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 32 schools in Keighley with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
East Morton CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at East Morton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 89% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at East Morton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put East Morton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at East Morton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to East Morton CofE Primary School are Crossflatts Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 74% maths); Long Lee Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 56% maths); and Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 71% maths).
East Morton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Crossflatts Primary SchoolRiddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolLong Lee Primary SchoolBeckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
The trust
East Morton CofE Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%) and Asian (25%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 railway station is Crossflatts Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carr Lane Primary School (at), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, East Morton CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 1.799 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
9.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 89% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to East Morton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. East Morton CofE 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at East Morton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Keighley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Keighley
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
6.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
114
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,699
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,974
Per pupil
£1125k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.2%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
East Morton CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about East Morton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at East Morton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at East Morton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is East Morton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Morton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
How close to East Morton CofE Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford published for September 2027 entry that the last place offered at East Morton CofE Primary School on distance went to a family 1.799 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at East Morton CofE Primary School?
East Morton CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at East Morton CofE Primary School?
Classes at East Morton CofE Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to East Morton CofE Primary School?
East Morton CofE Primary School has around 224 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at East Morton CofE Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at East Morton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 2.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to East Morton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming East Morton CofE 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.
How many road collisions happen near East Morton CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is East Morton CofE Primary School?
East Morton CofE Primary School is at Street Lane, East Morton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5SE.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)