Brudenell Primary School, Leeds
Brudenell Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds, part of The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds). It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 132nd-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Brudenell Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Brudenell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 50% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brudenell Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Brudenell Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brudenell Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brudenell Primary School are Spring Bank Primary School (0.3 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths); Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 70% maths); Shire Oak VC Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths); and Quarry Mount Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Brudenell Primary School.
Spring Bank Primary SchoolBurley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolShire Oak VC Primary SchoolQuarry Mount Primary School
The trust
Brudenell Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds), an academy trust.
All 4 schools in The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds)
Who goes there
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 72.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (69%), Black (11%) and other ethnic groups (6%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 7 (3%) 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 Burley Park Rail Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Buckingham Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 502 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. 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, Brudenell Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brudenell Primary School are Leeds City Academy (0.6 miles) and Adel Beck (1.2 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 March 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 September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brudenell is an inclusive, caring school where children thrive. Teachers are knowledgeable and plan engaging lessons that build on what pupils already know. The school is particularly strong at welcoming pupils who speak English as an additional language and those with additional needs, helping them settle quickly and achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on developing pupils' language and vocabulary, with excellent support for pupils learning English as an additional language
- Well-planned curriculum with knowledgeable teachers who ensure new learning builds on what pupils already know
- Excellent early years provision with a language-rich environment that promotes learning across all areas
- Positive behaviour and attitudes to learning supported by clear routines and reward systems
- Community engagement through 'champion' projects that give pupils purpose and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some younger pupils struggle with early reading skills and do not have enough regular practice with phonics or access to books matched to their knowledge
- Persistent absence rates are too high, causing pupils to miss vital learning - current strategies to improve attendance are not having enough impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders prioritising pupils' safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Aspirations week, Safeguarding me week, community champion projects, educational visits including railway museum trips
Brudenell Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported. The school has high expectations and provides a warm, welcoming environment for all learners.
At a Glance
34.0%
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 50% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 17% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brudenell Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brudenell Primary School.
- Art Camp @Shire Oak950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brudenell Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brudenell Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brudenell 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
- 80
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 67 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
60%
Available places
243 pupils
403 places
160 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
112
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,932
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,188
Per pupil
£1739k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence
250
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
Brudenell Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brudenell Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brudenell Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brudenell Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Brudenell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brudenell Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brudenell Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brudenell 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 Brudenell Primary School?
Brudenell Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 403 places.
How big are the classes at Brudenell Primary School?
Classes at Brudenell Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brudenell Primary School?
Brudenell Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brudenell Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Brudenell Primary School in 2024/25. 16.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brudenell Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Brudenell 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 Brudenell Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Brudenell Primary School: Art Camp @Shire Oak (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brudenell Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 67 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Brudenell Primary School?
Brudenell Primary School is at School View, Leeds, LS6 1EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)