The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Laura Darley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dufton Approach, LS14 6ED, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6ED
Town setting
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Cross Gates Primary School
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
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Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklands Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parklands Primary School take?
Parklands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School is in Leeds, LS14 6ED, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parklands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parklands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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