The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 52.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Miss Louise Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanks Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 5BY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grimes Dyke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grimes Dyke Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grimes Dyke Primary School?
Grimes Dyke Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grimes Dyke Primary School take?
Grimes Dyke Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grimes Dyke Primary School?
Grimes Dyke Primary School is in Leeds, LS14 5BY, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grimes Dyke Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grimes Dyke Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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