SchoolScoresBankside Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of Leeds Learning Alliance
Shepherds Lane, Leeds, LS8 5AW
0113 336 8383 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 61st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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
84 pupils in this year group.
31% — 30 points below the Leeds average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 46% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 36% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 67 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 134 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 73rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 77th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 73.9% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 180th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 185th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 103rd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 114th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 71st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 151st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 157th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 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
- Hillcrest Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harehills Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bracken Edge Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Nightingale 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hovingham Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shakespeare Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Woodlands 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little London Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bankside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bankside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bankside Primary School?
88% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bankside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bankside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Bankside Primary School as their first choice for 70 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 67 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 107901.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.