Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds
Bracken Edge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 112th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bracken Edge Primary School in detail
Bracken Edge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The following mission statement briefly explaining our ethos and values were developed by our whole staff team and governors. We do not get everything right straight away so we persevere and try again. We succeed in reaching our personal goals by always aiming for excellence."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and basketball.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Bracken Edge Primary School 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.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Bracken Edge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Bracken Edge Primary School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bracken Edge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bracken Edge Primary School are Hillcrest Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 81% maths); Bankside Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 46% reading, 50% maths); Chapel Allerton Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 73% maths); and Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, 61% reading, 68% maths).
Bracken Edge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Hillcrest AcademyBankside Primary SchoolChapel Allerton Primary SchoolHoly Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
53% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (21%), Black (20%) and White British (18%).
In 2026, 78 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 3 (0.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Potternewton Park (at), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 638 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bracken Edge Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bracken Edge Primary School are Dixons Trinity Chapeltown (0.6 miles) and Roundhay School (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Bracken Edge creates a truly inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued. The school excels at reading, with passionate staff who help all pupils become confident readers, and strong support for pupils learning English as an additional language. Pupils benefit from a rich, ambitious curriculum that celebrates their diverse community and includes exciting enrichment activities like bushcraft and animal care.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with all staff trained to help pupils become fluent readers, and diverse books that reflect the school community
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers with tailored adaptations
- Warm, inclusive culture where pupils treat each other with respect and bullying is rare
- Mathematics teaching that builds pupil confidence step by step with lots of practice opportunities
- Highly effective support for pupils new to English who master the language rapidly
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' subject knowledge needs to be developed in some subjects to provide more precise support for pupils' learning
- The way teachers support pupils to learn new things and practise existing knowledge is not as consistent across all subjects as it should be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who build strong relationships with families, know pupils and families well, and swiftly follow up any welfare concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Bushcraft activities, after-school clubs including singing, cheerleading and cricket, caring for school chickens and goats, sports leadership opportunities
Bracken Edge Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to learn where the recently established leadership team has created a welcoming culture that makes pupils feel they belong. The school continues to be judged as good, with an ambitious curriculum that brings learning to life and reflects the diverse community it serves.
At a Glance
32.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 52% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
23.4
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Bracken Edge Primary School
September Newsletter
1 Oct 2026
Harvest Festival
30 Sep 2026
SEND Drop In October
29 Sep 2026
SEND Info For Families
29 Sep 2026
Parent/Carer Group Flyer
10 Sep 2026
July Newsletter
16 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bracken Edge Primary School.
- Beyond Horizons Tuition830m away · Not yet graded
- The Tuition Mill980m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Bracken Edge Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bracken Edge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bracken Edge Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 36 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
384 pupils
420 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
78
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
362
Total Pupils
179
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,635
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,952
Per pupil
£2661k
Total funding
£180k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.7%
Overall absence
32.6%
Persistent absence
359
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bracken Edge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bracken Edge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bracken Edge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bracken Edge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Bracken Edge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bracken Edge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bracken Edge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bracken Edge Primary School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bracken Edge Primary School?
Bracken Edge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Bracken Edge Primary School?
Classes at Bracken Edge Primary School average 25.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bracken Edge Primary School?
Bracken Edge Primary School has around 362 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bracken Edge Primary School?
8.7% of sessions were missed at Bracken Edge Primary School in 2024/25. 32.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bracken Edge Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Bracken Edge Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bracken Edge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Bracken Edge Primary School: Beyond Horizons Tuition (830m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Tuition Mill (980m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Bracken Edge Primary School's term dates?
Bracken Edge Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Bracken Edge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 36 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bracken Edge Primary School?
Bracken Edge Primary School is at Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4HE.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)