The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 698
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- Leeds Learning Alliance
- Head
- Ms Victoria Broughton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Bankside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bankside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bankside Primary School?
Bankside Primary School currently has 698 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bankside Primary School take?
Bankside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bankside Primary School?
Bankside Primary School is in Leeds, LS8 5AW, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bankside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bankside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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