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Bankside Primary School
Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AW, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.5 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
698
Capacity
744
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With 88% of parents recommending the school, it shows a strong level of satisfaction among families. However, academic performance is a concern, with only 31% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieving the higher standard. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas that need development, making it essential for prospective parents to consider these factors carefully.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School responds to concerns
84%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi26.4%
Asian Pakistani21.5%
White Other17.6%
Black African14.8%
Other4.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
White British1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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53.81470, -1.52220 · LS8 5AW
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107901
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.banksideprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bankside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bankside Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Bankside Primary School a good school?
Bankside Primary School scores 2.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bankside Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bankside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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