Langford Lane, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 7EJ
10 simple reasons to choose Burley Oaks Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Burley Oaks Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Ilkley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near Burley Oaks Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Ghyll Royd School (0.8 miles); Moorfield School (3.4 miles); Westville House School (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Burley and Woodhead Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles); Ben Rhydding Primary School (3 miles); Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley (3.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Woodhouse Grove School (6.4 miles); Bradford Grammar School (8.1 miles); Bradford Christian School (8.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.6 miles); Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (3.2 miles); Ilkley Grammar School (3.6 miles).