Birchfield Primary School
Birchfield Avenue, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birchfield Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 43rd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 December 2014, report published 30 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
Birchfield Primary is a small, friendly and welcoming school. Pupils thrive here. The school develops pupils' knowledge through a rich and exciting curriculum linked to memorable experiences. Pupils excel in their learning. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of their education, including children in the early years. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are polite and caring. Older pupils are buddies to younger children. They carry out their role diligently. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They know that they can speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities the school provides to broaden their horizons. Pupils learn how to take on leadership roles. These include being members of the school council, well-being ambassadors and librarians. Also, pupils experience a wide range of carefully planned visits to museums, places of worship and residential sites. Year 6 pupils, talk excitedly about their overnight residential visit. Parents are overwhelming positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said 'Birchfield is a fantastic school and we are lucky that our children get to attend such a fabulous school.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not taught consistently well. This means that pupils do not learn and remember important knowledge as a matter of course. The school should ensure that teachers know what is expected in every subject so that they can implement the entire curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Birchfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersome Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Asquith Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Drighlington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Morley Victoria Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 91% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Hirst
- Phone
- 01132533009
- Address
- Birchfield Avenue, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7HU
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107863
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.