The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Dr T Ellis (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8JF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shadwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shadwell Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shadwell Primary School?
Shadwell Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shadwell Primary School take?
Shadwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shadwell Primary School?
Shadwell Primary School is in Leeds, LS17 8JF, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shadwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shadwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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