The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Marc Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Crescent, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorsforth Featherbank Primary School
Primary · 685m away
The Froebelian School
Independent · 713m away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Valley View Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Leeds West Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Summerfield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Whitecote Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School take?
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is in Leeds, LS18 4PT, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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