Bardsey Primary Academy
Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bardsey Primary Academy is a primary school in Leeds for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 22nd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2013, report published 20 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 June 2026
Pupils thrive within this friendly, nurturing community. This starts in the Reception Year where children are deeply engrossed in their learning. They access an ambitious curriculum and receive appropriate support from dedicated members of staff. Children are articulate, confident and highly sociable, playing alongside each other in the well-designed outdoor provision. Pupils throughout school love learning and apply themselves diligently to their tasks in class. This is due to the way in which staff teach the curriculum. The curriculum is specifically designed to develop deep thinking and reflection. Staff skilfully adjust activities to reduce barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for their next steps in education and achieve above national averages by the end of Year 6. The school's values of ambition, creativity, unity and curiosity positively prepare pupils for life. Pupils are ambitious for themselves and others. They show independence by using well-developed strategies, such as helping each other with spelling, so that they do not have to rely on staff support. Pupils feel safe because the relationships within school and with their peers are very positive. Pupils consistently behave well in school. They thrive academically and emotionally because of embedded routines and the way in which the environment supports calm behaviour. Many pupils use the sensory garden as an area to relax in during breaktimes. This is making a positive difference to their mood and wellbeing. Bullying is rare. Leaders and staff deal swiftly with incidents of poor or unkind behaviour. Pupils are punctual and attend school regularly. Pupils access a rich personal development programme, which contributes very well to building their understanding of relationships and the world around them. Pupils take part in many enrichment activities, such as music tuition, beekeeping, karate and astronomy. They enjoy the variety of the extended school offer.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should embed the recent developments in the personal development offer to fully deliver their vision of preparing pupils for adulthood.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bardsey Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Thorner Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Shadwell Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Sicklinghall Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Graham Parry
- Phone
- 01937572612
- Address
- Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9DG
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 149546
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.