Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Burton Leonard, Harrogate, HG3 3RWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Harrogate for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 7th of 31 primary schools in Harrogate. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2019, report published 21 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is a happy school where pupils are well cared for. The vast majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Comments such as 'the school has a nurturing environment where children are cherished' are common. Pupils feel safe. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils learn to treat everyone with respect. They show respectful and tolerant attitudes. They enjoy the wide range of leadership and enrichment opportunities that the school offers. For instance, 'making a difference days' enable pupils to learn about becoming responsible citizens. Leadership opportunities, such as 'well-being warriors' and 'digital leaders', build pupils' resilience and confidence. The school's 'curriculum ribbons', such as enterprise, heritage and spirituality, are evident in the day-to-day life of the school. The school has high expectations of pupils' academic achievement. However, sometimes these expectations are not always realised. For instance, there are some inconsistencies in teachers' expectations of the quality and quantity of pupils' work.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not use assessment well enough to check pupils' knowledge and understanding. As a result, pupils find it difficult to remember what they have been taught, especially in some of the foundation subjects. The school needs to ensure that staff use assessment effectively in order to swiftly address misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- At times, staff are unsure about how best to support pupils with SEND in lessons. This can limit pupils and they become over reliant on help from staff. The school should ensure that the quality of additional support is effective in enabling pupils to gain the knowledge and skills needed for their next steps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
84 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Scotton Lingerfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Staveley Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Ripley Endowed Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% 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 Rebecca Wolfe
- Phone
- 01765677412
- Address
- Burton Leonard, Harrogate, HG3 3RW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121555
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.