Farsley Farfield Primary School
Pudsey, LS28 5ED · Leeds · primary school
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72nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farsley Farfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access the Showtime club, a junior art gallery, and an after-school club. Sports include football, athletics, cross country, triathlon, gymnastics, dance, bouldering, and tennis. Trips include a Year 6 residential and camp-overs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Farsley Farfield Primary School
Overview
Farsley Farfield Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “vibrant and happy place to learn” where pupils feel they belong. The inspection confirms that leaders have created a “truly inclusive culture” with high aspirations, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can flourish.
Strengths
- The school offers an “exciting curriculum” that brings learning to life, notably through “exceptional fieldwork opportunities” in geography.
- There is “exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)”, who learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff help pupils master phonics quickly, and children enjoy a “love of reading” supported by carefully chosen literature.
- Pupils develop into “fluent mathematicians” through precise language and practical exploration of number.
- Staff and governors prioritise staff workload and well-being, with staff being “overwhelmingly positive about working at this very inclusive school”.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need support to ensure tasks are “focused precisely enough on the things that pupils need to learn”, so pupils acquire the most important knowledge.
- The early years curriculum requires further refinement, as some aspects are “less precise in supporting children to develop their learning”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, with governors working alongside leaders to ensure the school’s work to safeguard pupils is “highly effective”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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