Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery, Leeds

In its own words: "At Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School, our vision is rooted in our Christian faith and our belief that every child should be known, valued and given the opportunity to flourish. We are a small school with a big heart: a community where children belong, relationships matter and everyone is encouraged to become the very best version of themselves."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball and drama.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery are Scholes (Elmet) Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Aberford Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles); Grimes Dyke Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 50% maths); and Thorner Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths).

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery is one of 14 schools run by Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery (as of April 2026): 0% would recommend the school, 7% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (20%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (0%).

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 46 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Garforth Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Street (before), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).

In 2024/25, Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery issued 4 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.