Lees Primary School
Haworth Road, Cross Roads, Keighley, BD22 9DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lees Primary School is a primary school in Keighley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 14th of 32 primary schools in Keighley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 12 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Pupils are happy to attend this friendly and welcoming school. They wear their smart school uniforms with pride. Pupils confidently share any worries or concerns with their teachers. They describe their teachers as friendly and kind. Pupils feel safe in school. The trust and school are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. All staff are committed to helping pupils thrive. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils strive to live up to the school's values, which include caring, resilience and friendship. They greet visitors with smiles and are quick to hold doors open for adults. In lessons, pupils listen respectfully to their teachers and each other. At breaktimes, pupils play happily together. Staff and pupils agree that the new behaviour policy is having a positive impact. Older pupils take great pride in their leadership roles. For example, the school council members work with leaders to take decisions about the school. Sports captains help staff organise playtime games and activities. Years 5 and 6 pupils are positive role models to children in the early years.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, such as science, the school has not identified the knowledge that pupils need to know in enough detail. This means that teachers are sometimes unsure about precisely what they should teach and when. The school should further refine the curriculum in these subjects so that teachers understand what essential knowledge pupils should learn.
- The school has not fully developed the range of extra-curricular clubs and activities available to pupils. This means that pupils have limited opportunities to develop their talents and interests. The school should enhance the extra- curricular offer so that pupils are able to enjoy a wide range of experiences beyond the academic curriculum.
- There are limited opportunities for parents to engage with the school. This means that some parents have insufficient knowledge about their children's learning. Leaders should develop focused and purposeful opportunities to provide parents with the information they need to support their child's learning at home.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 231
Schools near Lees Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haworth Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Oakworth Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Worth Valley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ingrow Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Cullingworth Village Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRONTE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Travers
- Phone
- 01535643320
- Address
- Haworth Road, Cross Roads, Keighley, BD22 9DL
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 142950
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.