The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Gemma Quarmby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Templegate Walk, Whitkirk, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemple Moor High School
Secondary · 519m away
Templenewsam Halton Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Colton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Austhorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Temple Learning Academy
All-through · 1.7km away
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitkirk Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitkirk Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitkirk Primary School?
Whitkirk Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitkirk Primary School take?
Whitkirk Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitkirk Primary School?
Whitkirk Primary School is in Leeds, LS15 0EU, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitkirk Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitkirk Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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