The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Melanie Lawrence (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sand Lane, South Milford, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 5AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend South Milford Primary School?
South Milford Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Milford Primary School take?
South Milford Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Milford Primary School?
South Milford Primary School is in Leeds, LS25 5AU, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Milford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Milford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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