Allerton Bywater Primary School
Castleford, WF10 2DR · Leeds · primary school
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98th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 3,211 of them, against 5.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allerton Bywater Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Allerton Bywater Primary School
Overview
Allerton Bywater Primary School is described as a “happy place where pupils thrive,” with leaders prioritising the well-being of staff, pupils, and families. The inspection found that the school is “well led” and provides a “well-planned and ambitious curriculum” that supports high aspirations and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, with “kind and caring relationships” and rare instances of bullying.
- Leaders have created a “well-planned and ambitious curriculum” with clear vocabulary mapping, enabling pupils to achieve well.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with staff trained as “early reading experts” delivering phonics with “precision and consistency.”
- The enrichment programme offers “memorable moments” such as workshops with Opera North, building aspirations through arts and culture.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with teachers making “skilful adaptations” to help them access the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, recent changes to teaching approaches like recall practice are new and still developing, meaning pupils do not consistently secure important knowledge. Leaders should monitor these changes to ensure effective implementation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff know how to spot risks and respond quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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