The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Miss Caroline Carr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bracken Edge Primary School, Off Newton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4HE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bracken Edge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bracken Edge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bracken Edge Primary School?
Bracken Edge Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bracken Edge Primary School take?
Bracken Edge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bracken Edge Primary School?
Bracken Edge Primary School is in Leeds, LS7 4HE, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bracken Edge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bracken Edge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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