Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Sandholme Drive, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ilkley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 2nd of 7 primary schools in Ilkley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Burley and Woodhead C of E Primary School is a school that has huge ambition for its pupils. Pupils thrive here. The school has developed a unique 'Burley and Woodhead Me Curriculum', which is rooted in its Christian values. It underpins and encourages the holistic development and well-being of all children. This supports pupils to grow as kind, confident, resilient, independent and creative learners. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They conduct themselves consistently well. Pupils demonstrate self-control, self-awareness and positive attitudes to their learning. In line with school rules, pupils are 'kind, safe and respectful'. Pupils care deeply about their school and each other. The school has an ambitious curriculum in place. This starts in the early years. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Teachers deliver the curriculum with skill and precision. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely well. Pupils benefit from a programme of planned experiences. Visits to historic sites like Hadrian's Wall and extra-curricular opportunities such as cookery, sports and coding are eagerly anticipated and enjoyed. Pupils are keen to take on the many leadership roles, such as 'Worship Wonderers', who lead key aspects of collective worship. Pupils flourish at this school. Pupils, parents and carers, staff and leaders are incredibly proud of their school and the contribution they make. One parent talked about the 'amazing school' where everyone 'goes the extra mile'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Oaks Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Menston Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Askwith Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nina Dobson
- Phone
- 01943862739
- Address
- Sandholme Drive, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7RQ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107313
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.