Birchfield Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "We are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners. We will empower our children to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to our world’s sustainable future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be the Headteacher here at Birchfield. This is a special place where our children are central to every decision and plan that we make. Our talented and dedicated team is central to our success, with every single member playing their part in making our pupils' Birchfield journey a memorable one."

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Birchfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Birchfield Primary School as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Birchfield Primary School are Gildersome Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 76% maths); Asquith Primary School (1 mile, Good, 64% reading, 58% maths); Drighlington Primary School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 71% maths); and Morley Victoria Primary School (1.2 miles, 85% reading, 92% maths).

Birchfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Morley Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finkle Lane (opposite), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 95 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).

In 2024/25, Birchfield Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Birchfield Primary School are Bruntcliffe Academy (0.9 miles) and The Morley Academy (1.5 miles).