Cobden Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Cobden Primary School.
Cobden Primary School, Leeds
Cobden Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2026 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 156th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Cobden Primary School in detail
Cobden Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, running, yoga, ballet, choir, cooking, gardening, art and sewing.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Cobden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% 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 (59% in reading, 59% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cobden Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Cobden Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cobden Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cobden Primary School are Cobden Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Lawns Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 70% maths); Lower Wortley Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); and Ryecroft Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths).
Cobden Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Cobden Primary SchoolLawns Park Primary SchoolLower Wortley Primary SchoolRyecroft Academy
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cobden Primary School (as of April 2026): 67% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (53%).
Who goes there
51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 57 pupils (32.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Cobden Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cottingley Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cobden Rd Whincover Road, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cobden Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cobden Primary School issued 40 suspensions, 19.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is making progress on its improvement journey with clearer systems for monitoring attendance and reducing suspensions. Leaders have prioritised writing instruction and are working hard to ensure pupils behave positively in lessons. Early years staff do good work identifying children's starting points and supporting their communication and language development.
Key Strengths
- Leaders have established clearer systems to monitor and improve pupil attendance
- Behaviour during lessons is positive and classrooms are calm with pupils ready to learn
- Early years staff accurately identify children's starting points and support communication and language skills effectively
- Leaders have implemented a structured approach to teaching writing with emphasis on grammatical knowledge
- Suspension rates are reducing due to proactive support for pupils at risk
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of writing instruction remains inconsistent across the school despite new approaches being introduced
- Pupils' attendance levels have not yet improved sufficiently despite strengthened monitoring systems
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with SEND and additional support needs need further development
- Some curriculum activities still do not align well enough with what pupils already know
- Early years knowledge is not yet clearly determined in all areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding was evaluated as effective at the previous graded inspection, and leaders now ensure that pupils are safe and safeguarding requirements are met.
Cobden Primary School is currently working to improve after being judged as requiring significant improvement in July 2025. Leaders and governors are taking effective action to address identified weaknesses, though continued work is needed.
At a Glance
51.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 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 improved from 59% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 59% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 48% to 44% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.5
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cobden Primary School
Term dates
Cobden Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Cobden Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Cobden Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
174 pupils
210 places
36 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
34.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
73
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,884
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,719
Per pupil
£1490k
Total funding
£168k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.1%
Overall absence
35.0%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Cobden Primary School
What are SATs results like at Cobden Primary School?
Of the pupils at Cobden Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 59% did so in maths.
What is Cobden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cobden Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Cobden Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Cobden 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 Cobden Primary School?
Cobden Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Cobden Primary School?
Classes at Cobden Primary School average 19.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cobden Primary School?
Cobden Primary School has around 175 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cobden Primary School?
10.1% of sessions were missed at Cobden Primary School in 2024/25. 35% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cobden Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Cobden 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.
What are Cobden Primary School's term dates?
Cobden Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Cobden Primary School?
Cobden Primary School is at Cobden Road, Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5LA.
Source: Leeds term dates