A good foundation school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bankside Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 96.0 | 99.0 |
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Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
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"Bankside Best"
Welcome from Headteacher Vicky Broughton. Bankside Primary School is described as a warm, welcoming, community-centered school with an inclusive ethos that focuses on developing positive relationships with families and high expectations for all. The message highlights Bankside Best and the aim for pupils to make excellent progress.
Bankside is a foundation school and the admission authority is the Governing Body. Published Admission Number (PAN) is 90 for reception in 2026. Applications for reception in September 2026 should be made to the Local Authority (Leeds City Council); national closing date is 15 January 2026; offers are made by the Local Authority on 16 April 2026. The school’s waiting lists are managed via the Local Authority, and appeals are handled through Leeds. Infant classes (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) are limited to 30 pupils per class. For full details, refer to the school’s admission policy.