The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Bown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Barfield Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Primary School
Primary · 809m away
The Grammar School At Leeds
Independent · 910m away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Moortown Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Primley Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leeds Menorah School
Independent · 1.7km away
Brodetsky Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Allerton Grange School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigton Moor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wigton Moor Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigton Moor Primary School?
Wigton Moor Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigton Moor Primary School take?
Wigton Moor Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wigton Moor Primary School?
Wigton Moor Primary School is in Leeds, LS17 8RU, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigton Moor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wigton Moor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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