Kettlewell Primary School
Kettlewell, Skipton, BD23 5HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kettlewell Primary School is a primary school in Skipton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 June 2015, report published 25 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 July 2024
Pupils love to learn at Kettlewell Primary School. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement. They plan an ambitious curriculum enabling every child, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive. Pupils enjoy the village school atmosphere. They feel safe and free from bullying. Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils. Pupils know that they can talk to an adult if they have a worry or concern. Pupils behave well, following the school rules of 'be ready, be respectful, be safe'. They are kind and polite. One parent accurately describes the school as, 'caring and inclusive where children shine brightly all of the time'. Pupils benefit from a wide variety of trips and after-school clubs that enhance their learning and support their wider development. Pupils have a positive impact on the school through leadership roles. They feel part of decision-making. They have a good understanding of democracy.
What the school should improve
- The school has not yet fully implemented the use of strategies to extend pupils' knowledge and deepen their understanding in mathematics. This limits pupils' progress. The school should ensure it provides opportunities for pupils to extend their learning in mathematics consistently across school.
Pupil numbers and mix
31 pupils on roll, with places for 52
Schools near Kettlewell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Threshfield Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Greenwood Miss Wendy Thompson
- Phone
- 01756760280
- Address
- Kettlewell, Skipton, BD23 5HX
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121406
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.