The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Abidi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RD
Town setting
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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Primary · 2.0km away
Oulton Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Swillington Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Rothwell Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlesford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlesford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlesford Primary School?
Woodlesford Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlesford Primary School take?
Woodlesford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodlesford Primary School?
Woodlesford Primary School is in Leeds, LS26 8RD, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlesford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodlesford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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