Ilkley primary schools

[scruffwuffs]

Hi, urgent advice smile We moving to Ilkley/Ben Rydding soon. Aim for daughter to start year 6 and son to start year 4. What are the primary schools like- any recommendations?

I don't know them specifically, but as far as I'm aware I don't think there are any 'bad' ones.

They’re all fine. Ben Rhydding had an unexpectedly poor OFSTED a couple of years ago but are making huge strides at turning things around with a new head. All Saints (CofE) and Sacred Heart (catholic) do seem to have the religious aspect quite embedded in the school - they don’t just pay lip service to it. Ashlands has a very good reputation locally. All are OFSTED outstanding but the reports are over 5 years old. I’m told the SENCO at Ben Rhydding is fabulous.

To be honest with those year groups I suspect you’ll have to go where there are places but I wouldn’t worry too much about which one you end up at.

Addingham and Burley-in-Wharfedale schools are also good if you don’t mind a drive.

Iyouve probably realised this but is threw me before we moved there by Ilkley Grammar is a comprehensive not selective (except by house price) secondary.

That's really good to know. Much appreciated.
Will check out the Ben Rhydding one.
Any tips re: moving to the area?
My sister and her family live there so that helps.
Thanks

Hi there @scruffwuffs did you move in the end. All Saints will be our nearest and just wondered if you have any feedback? Hope your kids settled in well wherever they needed up