The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Leila Rothenburg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Primary · 725m away
Carlton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Victoria Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Oulton Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oulton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Robin Hood Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rothwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rothwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rothwell Primary School?
Rothwell Primary School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rothwell Primary School take?
Rothwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rothwell Primary School?
Rothwell Primary School is in Leeds, LS26 0DJ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rothwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rothwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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