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Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Bradford, LS29 7RQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2038 of 13,686 nationally

About Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a state primary in Bradford that is genuinely oversubscribed, and the numbers tell you why. With 214 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is effectively full, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 131 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.37. Of those, 29 families put it as their first preference, and only 28 received first-preference offers, so competition is real. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 1.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. That’s a striking difference, and it suggests a catchment that is largely affluent or that the school’s reputation draws families from more prosperous parts of the area. The school is Church of England, which may also shape its intake, though the data doesn’t specify any faith-based admissions criteria beyond its religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSandholme Drive, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 7RQ
HeadteacherNina Dobson
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils214
Free School Meals (FSM)1.4%
School Capacity214 / 210 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketNetballCross CountryFootballAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:15

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: burleywoodhead.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.