Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, based in Ilkley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 1.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sandholme Drive, Ilkley, LS29 7RQ
Website: www.burleywoodhead.com
Telephone: 01943862739
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nina Dobson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107313

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 214
Number of Boys: 108
Number of Girls: 106

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3% 4%
Persistent absence: 4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.30%191
Other White2.80%6
Indian2.30%5
Other Mixed1.90%4
Other Asian0.90%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Pakistani0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
African0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.7)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
90%
Town average
74%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
29%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
108.5
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Burley Oaks Primary School
Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ
4out of 4 482 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burley Oaks Primary School
Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ
- not rated 482 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Burley CofE First School
Aireville Terrace , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7JY
- not rated 832 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Menston Junior School
Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF
- not rated 2,139 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westgate First School
Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS
- not rated 3,265 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burley Middle School
Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ
- not rated 482 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School
Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW
- not rated 1,730 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Clevedon House Preparatory School
Ben Rhydding Drive , LS29 8BJ
- not rated 2,872 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Linton House Adolescent Unit
High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ
- not rated 3,079 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.