The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 47.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Allie Hopkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Burley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirkstall Valley Primary School
Primary · 379m away
Brudenell Primary School
Primary · 918m away
Armley Park Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Beecroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rosebank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Leeds, LS4 2HY, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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