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Schools in Cross Hills and Steeton

A town in Bradford

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 2,774 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cross Hills and Steeton at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Cross Hills and Steeton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries83 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths41%Attainment 8 46.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cross Hills and Steeton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cross Hills and Steeton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cross Hills and Steeton

3 mainstream schools in Cross Hills and Steeton, best first

Eastburn Primary School

Keighley, BD20 8UX · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results well above the England average.

18 first choices, 18 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
20.5
View school Eastburn Primary School

Steeton Primary School

Keighley, BD20 6NN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

34 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
258
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Steeton Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Cross Hills and Steeton

1 mainstream schools in Cross Hills and Steeton, best first

South Craven School

Keighley, BD20 7RL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

301 first choices, 266 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
1,936
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school South Craven School

Nurseries in Cross Hills and Steeton

4 in Cross Hills and Steeton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Cross Hills and Steeton

1 in Cross Hills and Steeton, by the school's Eduscope score

South Craven School

Keighley, BD20 7RL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

301 first choices, 266 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
1,936
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school South Craven School
The map

Every school in Cross Hills and Steeton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Steeton Primary School, Good or betterGlusburn Community Primary School, GoodSouth Craven School, GoodEastburn Primary School, Requires improvementBridge House Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaLittle Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd, GoodShimmering Stars Nursery, GoodNightingales Day Nursery, Good
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in Cross Hills and Steeton sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Cross Hills and Steeton by postcode

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Cross Hills and Steeton vs England

How good are Cross Hills and Steeton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cross Hills and Steeton

Cross Hills and SteetonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    41%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

67%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cross Hills and Steeton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
41% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cross Hills and Steeton has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cross Hills and Steeton's state schools each January.

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cross Hills and Steeton17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cross Hills and Steeton

How many schools are in Cross Hills and Steeton?

Cross Hills and Steeton has 8 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cross Hills and Steeton?

The highest-ranked schools in Cross Hills and Steeton on Eduscope are Eastburn Primary School, Steeton Primary School, South Craven School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cross Hills and Steeton are rated Good or Outstanding?

67% of inspected schools in Cross Hills and Steeton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cross Hills and Steeton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cross Hills and Steeton, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cross Hills and Steeton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cross Hills and Steeton is 20.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cross Hills and Steeton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cross Hills and Steeton is 21.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cross Hills and Steeton?

There are 2,774 pupils enrolled across schools in Cross Hills and Steeton, with 838 in primary and 1,936 in secondary. 17.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Cross Hills and Steeton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Cross Hills and Steeton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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