The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Simon Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lane, Old Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Farnley Academy
Secondary · Very close
Ryecroft Academy
Primary · 638m away
Core Training and Development limited
Independent · 953m away
Wortley High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Dixons Unity Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Whingate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lower Wortley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Greenhill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lawns Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lawns Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawns Park Primary School?
Lawns Park Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawns Park Primary School take?
Lawns Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawns Park Primary School?
Lawns Park Primary School is in Leeds, LS12 5EX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawns Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lawns Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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