Bankside Primary School
Leeds, LS8 5AW · Leeds · primary school
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210th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,571 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bankside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including multi-skills, dodgeball, cricket, tag rugby, football, girls-only football, girls-only cricket, and karate. Sports offered include cricket, dance, athletics, canoeing and kayaking, gymnastics, and ice skating. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 676 pupils against a stated capacity of 744. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bankside Primary School
Overview
Bankside Primary School is described as a "welcoming and friendly place" where pupils feel safe and form strong relationships with staff. The school is undergoing a "significant period of change and improvement" under new leadership, with recent efforts reducing poor behaviour and enhancing the curriculum. However, the report notes that pupils’ achievement in national tests has been "too low" and there is "variation in the quality of education" received, particularly in less developed subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, moving around school calmly and playing well with peers, with incidents of poor behaviour having "significantly reduced".
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, providing a "bespoke curriculum" for those in the Rainbow Room and ensuring active participation in class.
- Early years provision is strong, with a "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics" and staff fostering confident, independent learners through strong relationships.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious" with appropriate sequencing, and the school has updated book selections to include a "variety of cultures and genres".
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with visitors teaching pupils about safety, including online risks and knife crime.
Areas to improve
- The school must clearly define the specific knowledge pupils must learn across the curriculum to help teachers address gaps in learning.
- Leaders need to refine strategies to check the impact of actions on pupils’ learning and staff workload, as weaknesses are not consistently identified.
- Strategies to improve attendance require further work, as some pupils still miss out on important learning opportunities due to irregular attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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