Parkwood Primary School, Keighley

In its own words: "At Parkwood we provide a nurturing foundation upon which every child develops self-belief, ambition and a life-long love of learning. We achieve this through welcoming an inclusive community which lifts our children up together, raising their aspirations, respecting others and developing their sense of belonging in the wider world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please bear with us as we add to it over the coming weeks and months. If you can't find what you're looking for, or have any feedback, please get in touch."

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Parkwood Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 48% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 61% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Parkwood Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Parkwood Primary School are Long Lee Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 56% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Eastwood Community School (0.6 miles, Good, 52% reading, 50% maths); and Holycroft Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths).

Parkwood Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Parkwood Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Northern Star Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Parkwood Primary School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (82%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (55%).

42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 56.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (57%), White British (29%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 20 (10.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Parkwood Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.

Parkwood Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Keighley Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parkwood St Alpha Street, 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Parkwood Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Parkwood Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Parkwood Primary School are The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1 mile); Beckfoot Oakbank (1.2 miles); and Carlton Keighley (1.3 miles).