Farsley Farfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Cote Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Farsley Farfield Primary School is a primary school in Pudsey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 4th of 10 primary schools in Pudsey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 February 2013, report published 5 March 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2023

Farsley Farfield Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to learn. Pupils feel they belong here and see themselves as part of a diverse family. Adults inspire pupils to treat each other with kindness and respect. The school's 'learning hive' behaviours help pupils to understand what is expected of them. Pupils live out these expectations in their relationships and conduct. The school has developed an exciting curriculum that brings learning to life for pupils. For example, pupils' learning in geography is enhanced by exceptional fieldwork opportunities. Pupils develop a deep understanding of concepts such as river erosion and rock formation. Adults have high aspirations for pupils. The curriculum helps pupils to achieve these aspirations. The school gives pupils many opportunities to explore their interests. Pupils enjoy looking after the chickens and helping to manage the school farm. The school provides many opportunities at breaktimes for pupils to develop their physical confidence. Pupils build dens and test their skills on the assault courses and climbing frames. Skilled adults support pupils with physical needs to make sure that they have the same opportunities as their peers. Leaders have created a truly inclusive culture in which all pupils can flourish.

What the school should improve

  • On occasion, the tasks that pupils are given to complete are not focused precisely enough on the things that they need to learn. This means that sometimes pupils are not learning the most important things that they need to know. The school should make sure that teachers receive the support they need to choose tasks that support the intended learning more precisely.
  • Some aspects of the early years curriculum are less precise in supporting children to develop their learning. The school should further refine the curriculum so that children's learning is equally well supported across all areas.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

444 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11%

11%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.6%

8.6%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Farsley Farfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery0.4 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Farsley Springbank Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding83% met the expected standard
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Pudsey Waterloo Primary1 mileOfsted: Good60% 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
Mr Peter Harris
Address
Cote Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5ED
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107981

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.