Farsley Farfield Primary School

A good community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Farsley Farfield Primary School.

Pudsey, LS285ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
83.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cote Lane
Farsley
Pudsey, LS285ED
Phone
1132058130
Website
farsleyfarfield.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107981
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cote Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5ED
Website
www.farsleyfarfield.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
450
Free School Meals
13.3% (60 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
22.0 (+14.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.4 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be a good learner"

Be a Good Citizen Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Farsley Farfield is a moral place with explicit teaching and expectations of high standards of manners and mutual support. The Learning Hive underpins assemblies, PSHE, and ethos; assemblies include recognition of British saint days and religious festivals; visits to religious buildings including church, mosque, gurdwara, and synagogue; emphasis on religious tolerance and understanding.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome; describes school’s offer: vibrant, ambitious curriculum; strong grounds and IT resources; Ofsted good with exceptional practice; posts highlight trips and home/school communication.

Facilities

Farfield Farm with two large polytunnels, extensive orchard, outdoor planting areas, accessible garden, greenhouse, classroom, pigs area, chickens, and beehives Solar panels Junior gym Meadow Treehouse KS2 Dens Infant Fort Minibuses Access Garden Path Infant House The Rigs EYFS Mud Kitchen Infant Conservation Area Orchard Greenhouse Farm 1 Chickens Pigs Extensive grounds Huge site

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics (Letters and Sounds) Reading using Oxford Reading Tree White Rose Maths progression Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) PSHE

Admissions Criteria

Places are centrally allocated by Leeds City Council; catchment area applies; applicants from outside catchment can apply; Nursery intake includes 15 or 30-hour provision; admissions process details and online application through Leeds City Council; contact pupil admissions at 0113 2224414; a copy of Leeds City Council’s admissions policy is available; school tours can be arranged; information on transfer policies.

Financial Information

School meals cost £2.55 per day from September 2024.

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