Guiseley Primary School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a happy school where children thrive in a caring environment guided by strong values. Teachers explain learning clearly so most pupils develop secure understanding, and the school provides a rich personal development curriculum that teaches respect, equality and different cultures. There are many clubs and activities available for all children to develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Happy, welcoming school community with excellent behaviour and rare bullying
- Strong curriculum with teachers using good subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly
- Excellent personal development programme covering equality, respect, British values and different cultures
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs for all pupils
- Effective safeguarding with regular staff training and quick action when concerns arise
Areas for Improvement
- Some weaker readers have gaps in phonics knowledge from the previous scheme and struggle with unfamiliar words
- Strategies for pupils with SEND are not reviewed regularly to check if they remain effective
- Leaders need better systems to assess whether support for SEND pupils is working well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough vetting of staff, regular training for adults, swift action when concerns arise, and pupils learning how to stay safe including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, art and crafts clubs, performing arts clubs, sound circus orchestra, choir, Ju Jitsu, skateboarding, classroom monitor roles, food ambassadors, eco-warriors, school council, residential visits, visits to places of worship
Guiseley Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are proud to belong and parents describe it as caring and nurturing. The school has a broad, well-planned curriculum with strong teaching, though some older pupils need support catching up in phonics.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 75%. Maths has declined from 87% to 65%. Writing has declined from 87% to 68%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
376 pupils
498 capacity
122 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.48068%
Overall absence
6.19195%
Persistent absence
323
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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