SchoolScoresAberford CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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School Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3BU
0113 281 3302 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 94 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 93 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 67th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 50th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 66th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 107985), before it changed to its current form.
67% — 6 points above the Leeds average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 107th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 124th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 173rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 61st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 69th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 183rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.4 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 143rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Garforth Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Micklefield CofE Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saxton CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Lane Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Aberford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aberford CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Aberford CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Aberford CofE Primary School?
87% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Aberford CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Aberford CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Aberford CofE Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151590.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.