Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~447m)Possible (~639m)Unlikely (~831m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Ruth Esplin
Pupils:371 / 446 capacity
LA:Leeds
Phone:01132559680
Address:Hough Lane, Leeds, LS13 3NE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:108003
UKPRN:10071367
Diocese:Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Constituency:Leeds West and Pudsey
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and develop strong personal values. Staff provide excellent support for vulnerable learners, including children with special needs and disadvantaged pupils. The early years programme is particularly strong, preparing young children well for the next stage of learning.

Key Strengths

  • Early years children make strong progress in communication, language and phonics, and are well prepared for key stage 1
  • Inclusive approach with well-tailored support for pupils with special needs and disadvantaged pupils
  • Effective personal development programme promoting respect, safety and wellbeing for all pupils
  • Strong pastoral support helping pupils feel welcomed and valued in school

Areas for Improvement

  • Attendance is significantly below national figures with persistent absence well above average, impacting pupils' learning
  • Achievement in reading, writing and maths by end of Year 6 is significantly below national figures
  • Teachers do not address pupil misconceptions quickly enough, leaving knowledge gaps particularly in mathematics
  • Some inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is taught across the school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School council, play leaders, Year 3 workshop about Mexico, respect week

Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School requires significant improvement overall. While early years provision and personal development are strong, the school faces urgent challenges with pupil attendance and inconsistent achievement in core subjects.

At a Glance

34.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+13ppMathsWriting+11pp

Reading has improved from 54% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 51%. Writing has improved from 49% to 60%.

Class Sizes

27.2

Avg class size

27.2

Infant (KS1)

26.3

KS2

13

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Bramley Rail Station (Entrance 1)
694m · 11 min walk
Bramley (West Yorks) Rail Station
698m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Bramley Centre (stop E)
239m · 4 min walk
Rossefield Gr Henley Crescent (W bound)
245m · 4 min walk
Bramley Centre D (stop D)
245m · 4 min walk
Bramley Bus Stn Temporary Stop
250m · 4 min walk
Bramley Centre Bus Station (stop A)
251m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

83%

Available places

371 pupils

446 capacity

75 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Leeds

Low pressure
New homes approved:6,316
Projected new pupils:1,579

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds

Admissions Demand - Leeds

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

10,239

Applications

8,283

Got 1st preference

93.1%

Got preferred school

99.3%

Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)

Inspection History(12)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.37944%

Overall absence

24.7678%

Persistent absence

323

Enrolments

Authorised4.49346%
Unauthorised2.88598%
Persistent (10%+)24.7678%
Severe (50%+)1.23839%

Absence trend

4.22185%
18/19
3.73268%
20/21
7.2237%
21/22
7.32152%
22/23
7.30594%
23/24
7.37944%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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