Harehills Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "At Harehills Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do . We learn, laugh and love together to create a vibrant, happy school where children feel safe, welcome, valued and that they belong . We celebrate achievements, promote self‑esteem , and nurture positive relationships with children, families and our wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Harehills Primary School, our Early Years Foundation Stage provides a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. We offer up to 78 nursery places , giving children the opportunity to make new friends and begin their learning journey through play and exploration."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, gymnastics, choir, cooking, gardening, sewing and film.

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Harehills Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 50% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 77 families put Harehills Primary School as their first choice and 151 named it as one of their preferences, for 78 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harehills Primary School are Co-op Academy Nightingale (0.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 57% maths); Co-op Academy Woodlands (0.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 71% maths); Hovingham Primary School (0.3 miles); and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, 88% reading, 85% maths).

Harehills Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harehills Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 76.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), Black (9%) and other ethnic groups (7%).

In 2026, 177 pupils (25.6%) received SEN support and 9 (1.3%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harehills Morrisons, 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harehills 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 897 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.

Harehills Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Harehills Primary School are Co-op Academy Leeds (0.7 miles), Dixons Trinity Chapeltown (0.8 miles), Trinity Academy Leeds (0.8 miles) and Roundhay School (1.2 miles).