Is Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 7 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 155 primary schools in Bradford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Sandholme Drive, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7RQ

Local ranking1st of 155 primary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 94.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 214
Boys: 103 (50%)
Girls: 103 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (98% full)
SEND: 8.0%
FSM Eligible: 1.4%
EAL: 5.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 5.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Budget per Pupil: £10,062/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.7%
White Other: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%
White Irish: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%

89.7%

White British

2.8%

White Other

2.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01943862739

office@burleywoodhead.com

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Sandholme Drive

Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107313
UKPRN: 10068641
Establishment No.: 3031

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