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Burley Oaks Primary School

Bradford, LS29 7EJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
67 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#7,267
of 13,686 nationally

About Burley Oaks Primary School

Burley Oaks Primary School was judged Outstanding in every category of its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a rating it has now held across two consecutive inspections dating back to 2007. That headline, however, sits alongside a more nuanced picture in the classroom. At Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the Bradford local authority average of 59%, but still placing the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, at the 53rd percentile. The school’s strongest individual subject was reading, where pupils achieved an average scaled score of 107 and 80% reached the expected standard, with 30% working at a higher level. Maths was slightly weaker: a 104 average score and 74% at the expected level, though 23% hit the higher threshold. Writing saw 70% at expected and 20% at greater depth. Just 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLangford Lane, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 7EJ
HeadteacherEmma Learmonth
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils394
Free School Meals (FSM)6.9%
School Capacity394 / 420 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2022
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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, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryNetballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSevere LearningOther

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

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Burley Oaks 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.