SchoolScoresBurton Salmon Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Burton Salmon, Ledgate Lane, Leeds, LS25 5JY
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 16th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 53rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 53rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%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
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 121385), before it changed to its current form.
56% — 4 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 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 North Yorkshire. 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 84th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 184th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 148th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 136th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 10.4%* | 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 | 2.4 | 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 167th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 135th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Fairburn Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monk Fryston CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Vale Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Green Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oyster Park Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Botolphs CE Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Milford Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- England Lane Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burton Salmon Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton Salmon Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Burton Salmon Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Burton Salmon Community Primary School?
90% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Burton Salmon Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Burton Salmon Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Burton Salmon Community Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 151179.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.