Ben Rhydding Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ben Rhydding Primary School
Address: Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding
Town/City: Ilkley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS29 8QH
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Timms
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.8%

Location and administration

URN: 107281
DfE Number: 380/2166
UKPRN: 10072592
UPRN: 100052068244
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Keighley and Ilkley (E14001308)
Electoral Ward: Ilkley (E05001354)

Easting & Northing: 413115E, 447656N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 55' 31.84" N 1° 48' 5.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5WW5GX+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Emma Booth - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Iain Cornish - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Nick Crannigan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Nick Crannigan - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Halliday - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Anthony Hart - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr David Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2025.
  • Mr John Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Keeley Poole - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Maria Shooter - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Miss Tilly Stead - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 August 2026.