Brudenell Primary School
Leeds, LS6 1EN · Leeds · primary school
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171st 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,017 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brudenell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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%, 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest Schools, Philosophy for Children, House Teams and FAB groups, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 332. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest Schools sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brudenell Primary School
Overview
Brudenell Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils are happy and safe. The report highlights high expectations for both personal and academic development, with staff providing effective support for pupils who join midway through the year or have additional needs.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that focuses on developing language and vocabulary, effectively supporting those learning English as an additional language.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and ensure new learning builds clearly on prior knowledge, helping pupils understand key concepts in subjects like science.
- Older pupils are "fluent and accurate readers" who show enthusiasm for the range of books available.
- The early years provide a "language-rich environment" where children demonstrate high levels of concentration and independence.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, and governors have effective systems to hold leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- Younger pupils need more opportunities to practise phonics, as books are not always matched well enough to the sounds they know, hindering early reading fluency.
- The school must adopt a more rigorous approach to monitoring attendance, as persistently low attendance means pupils miss out on vital learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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