The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Hoyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | 02 July 2009
Full inspection
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Town Street, Gildersome, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirchfield Primary School
Primary · 420m away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bruntcliffe Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Morley Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Primary · 1.8km away
Drighlington Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Churwell Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
The Morley Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gildersome Primary School?
Gildersome Primary School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gildersome Primary School take?
Gildersome Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gildersome Primary School?
Gildersome Primary School is in Leeds, LS27 7AB, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gildersome Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gildersome Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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