Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Address | Arthington Lane, LS21 1LG |
| School Website | www.pool-in-wharfedale-leeds.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1132843151 |
| URN | 108000 |
School Census
| Total | 195 |
| Girls/Boys | 112/83 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.4%/42.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 15 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/01/2019 | Good |
| 27/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 22 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 March 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 July 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 29 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 February 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | -5.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 67% |
| no | 33% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |