Greenmount Primary School, Leeds
Greenmount Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 130th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 11,173rd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Greenmount Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Greenmount Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% 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 (63% in reading, 67% in maths).
Getting a place at Greenmount Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 71 families put Greenmount Primary School as their first choice and 183 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Greenmount Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Greenmount Primary School are St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles, 84% reading, 84% maths); Park View Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 59% reading, 56% maths); Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 44% reading, 46% maths); and New Bewerley Community School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 56% maths).
Greenmount Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPark View Primary AcademyBeeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolNew Bewerley Community School
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greenmount Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (88%).
Who goes there
38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 88.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (71%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 82 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 4 (0.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cemetery Rd Tempest Rd (before), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greenmount Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 564 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Greenmount Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Greenmount Primary School are Cockburn John Charles Academy (1 mile), University Technical College Leeds (1.1 miles) and Cockburn School (1.2 miles).
Cockburn John Charles AcademyUniversity Technical College LeedsCockburn School
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greenmount Primary School excels at making every child feel valued and welcomed, particularly those new to the country or learning English as an additional language. The school doesn't just focus on academics - it builds confident, resilient learners with big aspirations through inspiring role models, leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities. Staff genuinely care about pupil wellbeing and create warm, supportive relationships that help children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully designed curriculum that adapts well for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Strong focus on reading with confident readers and diverse reading materials reflecting the school's diverse community
- Exceptional personal development opportunities including career exploration with universities, leadership roles, and multi-generational relationships with local care homes
- Warm, nurturing relationships between pupils and staff with effective behaviour management using praise and supportive conversations
- Outstanding leadership with a clear vision for high-quality education for all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some assessment checks on pupils' learning don't clearly identify whether knowledge is secure, meaning misconceptions aren't always caught early
- Adult interactions with children during open learning activities in early years are sometimes less effective at developing communication and language skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, musical activities, career exploration with local universities, eco leadership roles, visits to local care homes, reading ambassador roles
Greenmount Primary School is a welcoming community school where pupils are proud to be 'Greenmountaineers' and apply the school's CLIMB values to achieve well. The school provides high-quality pastoral support and goes above and beyond to support pupils' personal development.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
79 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 63% to 58% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Greenmount Primary School
Before and after school care
Greenmount Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Leeds
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Greenmount Primary School.
- GEEP CENTRE290m away · Not yet graded
- Simba's Private Nursery & After School Club500m away · Not yet graded
- All Stars Out of School Club730m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Greenmount 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
Check free transport to Greenmount Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Greenmount 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
- 47
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 30 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
413 pupils
447 places
34 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
483
Total Pupils
249
Boys
234
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,418
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,984
Per pupil
£2830k
Total funding
£235k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence
367
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
Greenmount Primary School
Questions parents ask about Greenmount Primary School
What are SATs results like at Greenmount Primary School?
Of the pupils at Greenmount Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Greenmount Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greenmount Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Greenmount Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Greenmount 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 Greenmount Primary School?
Greenmount Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 447 places.
How big are the classes at Greenmount Primary School?
Classes at Greenmount Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Greenmount Primary School?
Greenmount Primary School has around 483 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Greenmount Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Greenmount Primary School in 2024/25. 18.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Greenmount Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Greenmount 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 Greenmount Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Greenmount Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Greenmount Primary School: GEEP CENTRE (290m away, registered, not yet graded), Simba's Private Nursery & After School Club (500m away, registered, not yet graded) and All Stars Out of School Club (730m away, registered, not yet graded).
What are Greenmount Primary School's term dates?
Greenmount 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).
How many road collisions happen near Greenmount Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 30 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Greenmount Primary School?
Greenmount Primary School is at Lodge Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6BA.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)