A good voluntary controlled school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Down -3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Everyone is Special"
Burley St Matthias is a Church of England Primary School. Religious Education is a core subject taught weekly; as a Church of England school, Christianity informs RE lessons, but the school welcomes pupils of all faiths and beliefs. Collective Worship is integral and inclusive, with worship led by pupils and supported by clergy and organisations. The school emphasises courageous advocacy, serving others, and living out Christian values in daily life.
A warm welcome from our Headteacher - Mrs Hopkinson
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The school provides pastoral and SEND support including a dedicated Pastoral Officer (Mrs Webb), a SENCo (Miss Fletcher), a designated teacher for Looked After Children, nurture provision (with dedicated spaces planned in both the North and South buildings), regular coffee mornings for parents, family support, counselling and play therapy, and trauma-informed practice implemented across staff with six guiding principles (Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment, Cultural Consideration).
Burley St Matthias is a 210-place Church of England Primary School. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is 210. Admissions are administered by Leeds City Council; applications for entry are processed through the local authority. Information about admissions and timelines is provided on the school’s admissions pages and on Leeds City Council’s website.