Silsden Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Silsden Primary School
Address: Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden
Town/City: Keighley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD20 0JJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01535 653290
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Karl Russell
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 634 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.6%

Location and administration

URN: 107273
DfE Number: 380/2146
UKPRN: 10075652
UPRN: 10094182134
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Keighley and Ilkley (E14001308)
Electoral Ward: Craven (E05001349)

Easting & Northing: 404091E, 446266N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 54' 47.4" N 1° 56' 20.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5WW376+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Bevan Bolland - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Mrs Sally-Anne Boyes - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Ms Louise Dale - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Gornall - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Graham Hardman - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Ms Louise Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Lester - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Lockwood - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Lonsdale - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Alison O'hara - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Karl Russell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Daniel Siggins - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mr Neil Whitaker - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2029.