Bramham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clifford Road Bramham Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6JQ |
| Phone | 01937843682 |
| Reference Number | 107844 |
Bramham Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils exhibit happiness and engagement, demonstrating positive behaviors and strong relationships with adults and peers. The school emphasizes character development through core values and provides a supportive environment. Teachers have implemented a well-structured curriculum, particularly excelling in reading and mathematics, where pupils show good progress, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that learning in other subjects is reinforced appropriately over time. While the school promotes various extracurricular activities and encourages participation in sports, there remains a need to broaden the opportunities available for pupils to explore their interests in other areas. Additionally, the communication with parents can be enhanced for better community engagement. This report marks the first ungraded inspection since the school was previously rated as good in 2018, indicating a positive continuity in leadership and educational experience despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.91%
Girls: 43.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 5 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 6 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school.
- The school promotes strong relationships and a safe environment.
- High expectations of behavior are met by pupils.
- The ambitious curriculum is well-structured and sequential.
- Reading is prioritized with effective phonics instruction.
- Teachers routinely check pupils' understanding and provide support.
- Good achievement in mathematics for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive attitudes to learning are demonstrated by pupils.
- Highly effective personal, social, and health education.
- Staff experience is overwhelmingly positive.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent retention of knowledge in some subjects.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop interests outside of sports.
- Communication with parents needs improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 3 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DB |
1 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX |
1.06 miles |
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Primrose Lane Primary School
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX |
1.1 miles |
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Dowkell Lane, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AQ |
1.67 miles |
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Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Linton Road, Collingham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5BS |
3.04 miles |
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS |
3.23 miles |
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Thorner Church of England Primary School
Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3JD |
3.34 miles |
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Crossley Street Primary School
Crossley Street, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6RT |
3.37 miles |
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Riverside School, Tadcaster
Wetherby Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JN |
3.39 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Station Road, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JG |
3.51 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby
Barley Fields Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6PR |
3.55 miles |
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Bardsey Primary Academy
Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9DG |
3.9 miles |
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Deighton Gates Primary School
Deighton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7XL |
4.01 miles |
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Tadcaster Primary Academy
Grange Avenue, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 8AN |
4.06 miles |
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Aberford Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3BU |
4.09 miles |
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Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery
Chapel Lane, Barwick-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4HL |
4.23 miles |
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St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF |
0.9 miles |
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Boston Spa Academy
Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RW |
1.01 miles |
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Tadcaster Grammar School
Toulston, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB |
1.94 miles |
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Wetherby High School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS |
3.16 miles |