Ghyllside Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11449 pupils

Gillinggate, LA9 4JBWebsite01539814930

Good449 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils449

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

449 / 459 (98%)

Head Teacher

Mr Huw Davies

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 69%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 92%

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 5.6% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 92% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.6%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty19 pupils (34%)

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (30%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (7%)

Other4 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)18

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils449

Free school meals13.4%

English as additional language8.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.1%

White Other6.9%

Mixed Other1.1%

Asian Other0.9%

Indian0.7%

Mixed White & African0.4%

Other0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

184 responses

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£6,033

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,367 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,009

Support staff£1,220

Premises£166

Energy£155

Learning resources£133

Income per pupil£5,831

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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