Classpot

Bardsey Primary Academy

Leeds, LS17 9DGPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2017
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2583 of 13,686 nationally

About Bardsey Primary Academy

Bardsey Primary Academy’s headline metrics stand out clearly against the Leeds local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 61%, Bardsey achieves a notably higher 75%. This places the school in the top 25% nationally for that measure, ranked 37th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 100 total applications and 39 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.33. That level of demand suggests local families see the school as a strong option. Bardsey is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Graham Parry. It has a relatively small roll of 202 pupils against a capacity of 210, and just 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodacre Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 9DG
HeadteacherGraham Parry
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)4.0%
School Capacity202 / 210 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2017
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: bardseyprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Bardsey Primary Academy

Bardsey Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.