Located in Leeds, New Bewerley Community School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

New Bewerley Community School currently has around 378 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 45.2% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.7%. african pupils make up about 21.4% , followed by other white at 13%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bismarck Drive, Leeds, LS11 6TB
Website: www.newbewerley.leeds.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01138878718
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Juli Aldwinkle
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121791

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 20/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 378
Number of Boys: 194
Number of Girls: 184

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British25.70%97
African21.40%81
Other White13.00%49
Other (any other ethnic group)11.60%44
Pakistani7.40%28
Other Black7.40%28
Other Mixed3.20%12
Other Asian2.40%9
Bangladeshi2.40%9
Indian2.10%8
White and Asian1.10%4
White and Black African0.80%3
Caribbean0.80%3
White and Black Caribbean0.80%3
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Below Average (-2.6)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
32%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
98.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 2,151 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Bewerley Community School
Bismarck Drive , Beeston LS11 6TB
2out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenwood Primary School
Bismarck Drive , LS11 6TB
- not rated 135 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Francis of Assisi RC First School
Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX
- not rated 147 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX
- not rated 147 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX
- not rated 147 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University Technical College Leeds
2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA
3out of 4 1,357 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Matthew Murray High School
Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ
- not rated 1,550 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Matthew Murray High School
Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ
- not rated 1,550 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW
4out of 4 1,584 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
South Leeds High School
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 1,703 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arthur Greenwood Middle School
Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA
- not rated 243 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillside County Middle School
Beeston Road , LS11 8ND
- not rated 554 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 942 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet CofE Middle School
Church Street , LS10 2QY
- not rated 1,365 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's CofE Middle School
St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP
- not rated 2,650 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Mathematics School
105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS
- not rated 2,361 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Luminate Education Group
Park Lane , LS3 1AA
- not rated 2,643 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park Lane College, Leeds
Park Lane , LS3 1AA
- not rated 2,682 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Technology
Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL
- not rated 2,712 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elliott Hudson College
The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT
- not rated 2,856 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cockburn Reach Academy
Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN
- not rated 322 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Five Rivers Education
157 Beeston Road , LS11 6AW
- not rated 443 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Fountain House Education Suite
47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT
- not rated 467 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Victory Academy
Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY
- not rated 838 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sweet Street Centre
38 Sweet Street , LS11 9DB
- not rated 1,132 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.