Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals3.4%

3.4%, 23.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.4%

4.4%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.9%

4.9%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Burley Oaks Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Menston Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Ashfield Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Askwith Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding94% 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
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.