South Milford Primary School
Leeds, LS25 5AU · North Yorkshire · primary school
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197th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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.
South Milford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join tchoukball, archery, fencing, yoga, and street dance clubs, alongside sports such as football, netball, hockey, golf, cross-country, rounders, cricket, and athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about South Milford Primary School
Overview
South Milford Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “cheerful and welcoming” and demonstrate strong conduct. Leaders have designed a broad curriculum with clear long-term goals, ensuring teachers build on prior knowledge and adapt lessons to secure understanding.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” conduct and positive relationships, with bullying being rare and students trusting adults to resolve issues.
- Teachers possess strong subject expertise, checking learning regularly to quickly identify and address misconceptions.
- Early reading is a high priority, with staff trained to deliver phonics well and children enjoying daily reading and library books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum and make “strong progress” with timely support.
- Staff feel supported, with leaders prioritising well-being and reducing workload, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently enable weaker readers to develop secure phonics knowledge; leaders should ensure staff check the articulation of sounds carefully to help these pupils catch up.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures in place for staff to identify risks and make appropriate referrals to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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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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