The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr David Roundtree (Head of Federation)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Scholes, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4BJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Smeaton Community College
Secondary · 1.3km away
John Smeaton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
White Laith Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Fieldhead Carr Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Leeds East Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scholes (Elmet) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scholes (Elmet) Primary School take?
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scholes (Elmet) Primary School?
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is in Leeds, LS15 4BJ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scholes (Elmet) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scholes (Elmet) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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