The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mrs Lara Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Primrose Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Primrose Lane Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Primrose Lane Primary School take?
Primrose Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School is in Wetherby, LS23 6DX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Primrose Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Primrose Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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