SchoolScoresBardsey Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9DG
01937 572612 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2013. 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 |
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 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Leeds comparisons use the 16 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 171 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 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 45% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 80% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 75% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
79% — 18 points above the Leeds average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 0.7
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 180th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 120th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 166th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 145th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 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 Joint 98th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 158th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorner CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shadwell Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harewood CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sicklinghall Community Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bardsey Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bardsey Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2013.
How did Bardsey Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bardsey Primary Academy?
97% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bardsey Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bardsey Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Bardsey Primary Academy as their first choice for 25 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 149546.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.