Bramhope Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "We know we're 'Outstanding' but find out more here about what we do at Bramhope that makes us different from other Primary Schools. At Bramhope we hope that every child will: 'Belong. Be Your Best. Be Bramhope'. We currently have 410 children and are a two form entry school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We currently have approximately 400 pupils on roll and are permanently increasing the number of Reception places to 60, from September 2022. This will gradually increase the overall capacity of the school to 420 pupils. We have a waiting list for most year groups but do have school places available from time to time."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, choir, guitar, cooking, art and forest school.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 and an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Bramhope Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 87% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Bramhope Primary School as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bramhope Primary School are Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 71% maths); Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths); Cookridge Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths); and Ireland Wood Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 79% maths).

Bramhope Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Bramhope Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Collaborative Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

153 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bramhope Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 66% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (66%).

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 67 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) 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 Horsforth Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Breary Rise (e bound), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bramhope Primary School 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 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).

In 2024/25, Bramhope Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.