Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, Ilkley
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ilkley. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in Ilkley with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School in detail
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Many Parts One Body - Delivering the knowledge, skills, mindset and Christian values to thrive and take on the world."
The school runs after-school care, from £6.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 89% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School are Burley Oaks Primary School (0.3 miles, 95% reading, 89% maths); Menston Primary School (1.2 miles, 90% reading, 78% maths); Ashfield Primary School (1.7 miles, 75% reading, 57% maths); and Askwith Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Burley Oaks Primary SchoolMenston Primary SchoolAshfield Primary SchoolAskwith Primary School
Who goes there
3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (4.9%) received SEN support and 9 (4.4%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sandholme Drive Heather Rise, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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
Bradford published that the last place for 2027 entry went to a family 2.826 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an ambitious learning environment where every child - including those with additional needs - is supported to succeed. Pupils develop deep understanding through thoughtful discussion and questioning, and they benefit from a wonderful range of enrichment activities. The school's strong Christian values and focus on well-being mean children grow into kind, confident, resilient learners who genuinely care about each other and their community.
Key Strengths
- Teaching of reading is exceptional - children rapidly acquire phonics knowledge and develop a genuine love of reading
- Ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND who are fully included and supported
- Outstanding behaviour - pupils are consistently kind, safe and respectful with strong self-control and positive attitudes
- Exceptional range of leadership opportunities that prepare pupils to contribute positively to society
- Strong focus on mental health and well-being with discussions on world issues and action to support communities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to historic sites such as Hadrian's Wall, cookery, sports, coding, leadership roles including Worship Wonderers, fair trade stall, breakfast club, after-school club
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive through a unique, ambitious curriculum rooted in Christian values. The school has high expectations for all pupils and delivers education with skill and precision.
At a Glance
3.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 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
102%
Over capacity
214 pupils
210 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ilkley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilkley
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
9.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
103
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,525
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,049
Per pupil
£1142k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.5%
Overall absence
3.2%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Good.
How close to Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford published for September 2027 entry that the last place offered at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School on distance went to a family 2.826 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Classes at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
2.5% of sessions were missed at Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Burley and Woodhead CofE 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.
How many road collisions happen near Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is at Sandholme Drive, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7RQ.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)