Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School, Keighley

In its own words: "Sutton in Craven C of E V.C. Primary School provides an education for children between the ages of four to eleven. It is a Voluntary Controlled School and as such is maintained by North Yorkshire County Council Education Authority. We are very proud of our school and our children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Sutton in Craven C of E Primary School I feel exceptional lucky and privileged to work in a school full of lovely children, supportive staff/governors and caring parents/carers."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include athletics, gymnastics, swimming and dance.

The school runs after-school care, from £6 per session.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School are Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 56% maths); Glusburn Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 75% maths); Eastburn Primary School (0.8 miles, 87% reading, 87% maths); and Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1 mile, Good, 55% reading, 70% maths).

Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School is one of 14 schools run by Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School had 6 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 Cononley Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holme Bridge (n-bound), 90 metres away.

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