Allerton Bywater Primary School
96%
Capacity
403
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Allerton Bywater Primary School
Allerton Bywater Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Allerton Bywater Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Scotland, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4812th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 204 in Leeds.
Allerton Bywater Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 42 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Allerton Bywater Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Allerton Bywater Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Leeds Road, Castleford, Leeds, WF10 2DR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Scotland |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 403 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.7% |
| School Capacity | 403 / 420 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4812th of 13,686
Nationally
487th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
75th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
94
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leeds Road, Castleford
Leeds, WF10 2DR
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