The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Ms Jane Astrid Devane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Wood Lane, Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLighthouse Futures Trust
Special school · Very close
Spring Bank Primary School
Primary · 564m away
Brudenell Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Weetwood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leeds City Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Richmond House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Quarry Mount Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shire Oak VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shire Oak VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shire Oak VC Primary School?
Shire Oak VC Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shire Oak VC Primary School take?
Shire Oak VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shire Oak VC Primary School?
Shire Oak VC Primary School is in Leeds, LS6 2DT, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shire Oak VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shire Oak VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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