Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
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What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a caring, inclusive community where reading is a real strength and high behaviour standards are expected from day one. The school offers plenty of enrichment opportunities including individual music lessons, leadership roles, and community involvement, ensuring every child develops talents and interests beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading with a well-delivered phonics programme and enthusiastic readers
- High expectations for behaviour with a culture of respect and rare bullying incidents
- Inclusive atmosphere where all pupils feel cared for and nurtured
- Wide range of opportunities for personal development including music tuition, charities work, and leadership roles
- Early years provision that lays good foundations for learning
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans in foundation subjects lack precise knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn
- Assessment systems are not firmly in place for foundation subjects, making it hard for teachers to track progress
- Wider curriculum not as consistently well developed as reading and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with all staff trained, clear reporting systems in place, a culture of vigilance among staff and pupils, and appropriate involvement of outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Individual music tuition (instruments and singing), after-school clubs, school council, eco-committee, reading ambassadors, MindMate ambassadors, charity support work, local food bank donations
Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a good school that creates an inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel welcome and safe. Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, though the wider curriculum needs further development.
At a Glance
6.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 100%. Maths has improved from 90% to 100%. Writing has improved from 90% to 100%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
12.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
106 pupils
105 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
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Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.65899%
Overall absence
7.77778%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
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Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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