Hawksworth Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leeds. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 102nd-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School in detail
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you and your family to Hawksworth Church of England (VA) Primary School - which has been educating children for one hundred and fifty years. We have high aspirations for every child and an expectation that they will excel and achieve their potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and netball.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Hawksworth Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hawksworth Church of England Primary School are Tranmere Park Primary School (1 mile, Good, 96% reading, 92% maths); Baildon Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, 97% reading, 93% maths); Menston Primary School (1.2 miles, 90% reading, 78% maths); and Guiseley Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 65% maths).
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Tranmere Park Primary SchoolBaildon Church of England Primary SchoolMenston Primary SchoolGuiseley Primary School
Who goes there
4.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Guiseley Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hawksworth Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hawksworth Church of England Primary School are St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles); and Guiseley School (1.3 miles).
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyGuiseley School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely welcoming school where children feel part of a family and develop as thoughtful, kind individuals. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build knowledge progressively, with particular strength in reading and early years provision. Staff are dedicated to each child's wellbeing, including their mental health and emotional development.
Key Strengths
- Strong, caring relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Well-designed curriculum personalised to the school's context with clear identification of what pupils should learn
- Excellent approach to reading with consistent phonics teaching and support for struggling readers
- Pupils develop strong personal values through Christian ethos and active community involvement
- Effective behaviour expectations and pupil well-being support including mental health activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in arithmetic knowledge affecting their performance in mathematics by the end of key stage 2
- School must continue to implement plans to improve the mathematics curriculum to ensure all pupils achieve their potential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, house captains, Worry Wednesday mental health sessions, local community fundraising activities
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school has designed an ambitious, personalised curriculum that builds pupils' learning effectively as they progress through the school.
At a Glance
4.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Hawksworth Herald
25 Sep 2026
Friends of Hawksworth Message
18 Sep 2026
Hawksworth Herald
11 Sep 2026
Hawksworth Herald
17 Jul 2026
Hawksworth Herald
10 Jul 2026
Hawksworth Herald
3 Jul 2026
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Term dates
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hawksworth Church of England 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
96 pupils
105 places
9 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
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
82
Total Pupils
48
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,175
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,620
Per pupil
£579k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
92
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
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Hawksworth Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hawksworth Church of England 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 Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School has around 82 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Hawksworth Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Hawksworth Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hawksworth Church of England Primary School?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Hawksworth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8NX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)