Burley Oaks Primary School, based in Ilkley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Burley Oaks Primary School currently has around 394 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).

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: Langford Lane, Ilkley, LS29 7EJ
Website: http://www.burleyoaks.co.uk
Telephone: 01943862642
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Learmonth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 150002

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 394
Number of Boys: 212
Number of Girls: 182

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.40%360
Other White2.30%9
Other Mixed2.30%9
Indian1.30%5
White and Black Caribbean1.00%4
White and Asian0.80%3
White and Black African0.30%1
Pakistani0.30%1
African0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burley Oaks Primary School
Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burley Oaks Primary School
Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Burley CofE First School
Aireville Terrace , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7JY
- not rated 392 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ
4out of 4 482 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Menston Junior School
Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF
- not rated 2,609 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 0 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 1,278 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Clevedon House Preparatory School
Ben Rhydding Drive , LS29 8BJ
- not rated 2,711 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.