Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8NL
10 simple reasons to choose Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley
State primary school (academy converter) in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Ilkley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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Independent Prep Schools
Moorfield School (1.4 miles); Westville House School (1.9 miles); Ghyll Royd School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ashlands Primary School (0.6 miles); Ben Rhydding Primary School (0.8 miles); Burley Oaks Primary School (3.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Woodhouse Grove School (9.3 miles); Bradford Grammar School (10.1 miles); Bradford Christian School (10.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Ilkley Grammar School (1.2 miles); St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (5.6 miles); Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (5.6 miles).