Blenheim Primary School, Leeds
Blenheim Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds, part of The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds). It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Blenheim Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Blenheim Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Blenheim Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Blenheim Primary School as their first choice and 123 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Blenheim Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blenheim Primary School are Little London Academy (0.3 miles, 86% reading, 79% maths); Quarry Mount Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, 61% reading, 68% maths); and Rosebank Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 68% reading, 59% maths).
Blenheim Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Little London AcademyQuarry Mount Primary SchoolHoly Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRosebank Primary School
The trust
Blenheim Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds), an academy trust.
All 4 schools in The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds)
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blenheim Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 83% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), other ethnic groups (32%) and Mixed (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackman Lane, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1593 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Blenheim Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blenheim Primary School are Adel Beck (0.3 miles), Dixons Trinity Chapeltown (0.7 miles) and Leeds City Academy (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
36.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Blenheim Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Blenheim Primary School.
- Gryphons Go Kids Camp410m away · Not yet graded
- Gryphons Go Kids Camp960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Blenheim Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Blenheim Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Blenheim Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 74
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 53 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Blenheim Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
464
Total Pupils
219
Boys
245
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,336
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,718
Per pupil
£2631k
Total funding
£214k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
381
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Blenheim Primary School
Questions parents ask about Blenheim Primary School
What are SATs results like at Blenheim Primary School?
Of the pupils at Blenheim Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Blenheim Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blenheim Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Blenheim Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Blenheim Primary School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Blenheim Primary School?
Blenheim Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Blenheim Primary School?
Classes at Blenheim Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Blenheim Primary School?
Blenheim Primary School has around 464 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Blenheim Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Blenheim Primary School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Blenheim Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Blenheim Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Blenheim Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Blenheim Primary School: Gryphons Go Kids Camp (410m away, registered, not yet graded) and Gryphons Go Kids Camp (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Blenheim Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 53 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blenheim Primary School?
Blenheim Primary School is at Lofthouse Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)