Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Ilkley, LS29 7RQ · Bradford · primary school
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4th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,801 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 8.7/10 nationally. 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Overview
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils “thrive” and “flourish” under a unique curriculum rooted in Christian values. The report highlights an environment of high ambition, where staff deliver education with “skill and precision,” resulting in pupils who are “kind, confident, resilient, independent and creative learners.”
Strengths
- The school’s “Burley and Woodhead Me Curriculum” supports the “holistic development and well-being of all children.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, conducting themselves as “kind, safe and respectful” with strong self-control.
- Reading is a particular strength, with children rapidly acquiring phonics knowledge and demonstrating a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to achieve “exceptionally well” through accurately identified needs and targeted adaptations.
- Staff employ “creative and enthusiastic approaches” to lessons, encouraging pupils to “think deeply, ask questions and discuss” their learning.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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