Oxenhope CofE Primary School, Keighley

In its own words: "At Oxenhope, we are passionate about ensuring that our children show Christian values through their actions, not just words; “Dear Children, let us not love with words or speech, but in actions and in truth”. 1 John 3:18. To support everyone’s understanding of this, we celebrate examples of all members of our school showing Christian values in action."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Hello, my name is Alice Jones and I am thrilled to lead Oxenhope Church of England Primary School, which is known for it’s inclusive and strong Christian ethos, where the children are thoughtful, caring and excited to learn."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Oxenhope CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 (84% in reading, 84% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Oxenhope CofE Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oxenhope CofE Primary School are Haworth Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Lees Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); Stanbury Village School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 67% maths); and Oakworth Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 54% maths).

Oxenhope CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Oxenhope 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.

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oxenhope CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).

10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Oxenhope (Keighley & Worth Valley Railway), about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oxenhope School, 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).

In 2024/25, Oxenhope CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.