Bramham Primary School, Wetherby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bramham Primary creates an inclusive, caring environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school combines strong teaching in core subjects with a rich, broad curriculum that encourages children to think deeply about world issues and develop resilience, tolerance and respect. With excellent behaviour, strong progress across all year groups, and specialist teaching in areas like mathematics and physical education, children are well-prepared for their future learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with high expectations and a relentless focus on learning and progress - most pupils do extremely well
- Pupils achieve above-national-average results in reading, writing and mathematics, with mathematics particularly strong
- Broad, engaging curriculum with exemplary spiritual, moral, social and cultural development embedded in every lesson
- Excellent pupil behaviour and highly positive attitudes towards learning
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities who make good progress from their starting points
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure disadvantaged pupils make better progress and attend school regularly - this small group's needs are not being met as well as other pupils
- Governors need to check more carefully that pupil premium funding is being used effectively to support disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all arrangements are fit for purpose, staff receive thorough training and are vigilant, pupils feel safe and happy, and parents strongly agree their children are safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Anglo-Saxon play performances, debating with other schools on global issues, sporting events and competitions, sports clubs
Bramham Primary School continues to be good and has demonstrated strong practice in certain areas that may indicate improvement towards being outstanding. The school has transformed from facing closure due to low pupil numbers to becoming a popular choice with rapidly improving academic results.
At a Glance
4.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has declined from 85% to 79%. Writing has declined from 90% to 86%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
184 pupils
210 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wetherby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wetherby
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.21422%
Overall absence
5.26316%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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