Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School, Harrogate
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Harrogate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 31 schools in Harrogate with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School are Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); Scotton Lingerfield Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 80% maths); Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School (2.5 miles, Good); and Staveley Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths).
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary SchoolScotton Lingerfield Primary SchoolMarkington Church of England Primary & Nursery SchoolStaveley Community Primary School
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (93%).
Who goes there
1.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 3 (3.6%) 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.
Staffing
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 28 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burton Leonard Church of England 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is a happy school where pupils are well cared for. The vast majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Comments such as 'the school has a nurturing environment where children are cherished' are common.
Pupils feel safe. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Reading is prioritised and pupils enjoy reading. All staff are trained in the school's phonics programme. The books that pupils read are typically well matched to the sounds that they know. Staff support pupils in the early stages of reading well. Pupils who find reading difficult are given additional support. Pupils read a wide range of books across the curriculum, helping them to become more fluent and confident readers. Pupils achieve well in reading by the end of key stage 2.
This year, the school has placed a strong emphasis on ensuring that pupils are more fluent in the basics of writing. The teaching of handwriting and correct letter and number formation is evident throughout the school. Teachers increasingly ensure that pupils can write simple sentences before they move on to more complex writing activities.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2019 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
1.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
36.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
83 pupils
90 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
36
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
28.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,762
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,187
Per pupil
£593k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 90 places.
How big are the classes at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School average 28 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 Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burton Leonard Church of England 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 Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School?
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School is at Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3RW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)