Low Road Primary School, Leeds

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~387m)Possible (~553m)Unlikely (~719m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Andy Gamble
Pupils:183 / 240 capacity
LA:Leeds
Phone:01132716051
Address:Belinda Street, Off Church Street, Leeds, LS10 2PS
Federation:The Windmill & Low Road Primary School Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:107957
UKPRN:10072256
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Leeds South
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils are proud to learn. Teachers encourage positive attitudes and value every child's work, leading to good progress even for those who start below expected levels. A standout feature is the whole-school music programme - all children learn a stringed instrument, which boosts their confidence and gives them real enjoyment.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils are very keen to learn with above-average attendance and good behaviour both in lessons and around the school -
  • Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding, with pupils enjoying their lessons and taking pride in their work -
  • Music is an exceptionally strong feature, with all pupils learning a stringed instrument, boosting self-esteem and enjoyment -
  • Good progress in mathematics over the past year through high-quality training and improved planning -
  • Effective leadership and management with robust checks on teaching quality

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers' expectations of what the most able pupils can achieve in mathematics and writing are not always high enough -
  • Marking does not give pupils enough guidance on how to improve their work -
  • Some mathematics work for the most able is too easy and writing expectations could be extended further

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well in place, meeting all government requirements, with pupils feeling very safe and cared for by adults.

Extracurricular Activities

Music tuition for all pupils through Opera North partnership, breakfast club, sports activities including cricket, playground buddies scheme, school council, cultural awareness committee

Low Road Primary School is a good school where strong leadership has improved the school's work since the previous inspection. Pupils make good progress from below-average starting points, with particularly strong achievement in music.

At a Glance

24.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+32ppMaths+11ppWriting-7pp

Reading has improved from 63% to 95%. Maths has improved from 89% to 100%. Writing has declined from 93% to 86%.

Class Sizes

26.4

Avg class size

26.5

Infant (KS1)

26.3

KS2

5

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Balmoral Chase
79m · 1 min walk
Church Street
105m · 2 min walk
Hunslet Health Centre
189m · 3 min walk
Severn Road
256m · 4 min walk
Midland Close
262m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

76%

Available places

183 pupils

240 capacity

57 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Leeds

Low pressure
New homes approved:6,316
Projected new pupils:1,579

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds

Admissions Demand - Leeds

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

10,239

Applications

8,283

Got 1st preference

93.1%

Got preferred school

99.3%

Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)

Inspection History(107)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.28605%

Overall absence

13.7931%

Persistent absence

174

Enrolments

Authorised3.35331%
Unauthorised2.93274%
Persistent (10%+)13.7931%
Severe (50%+)1.72414%

Absence trend

4.32657%
18/19
4.43834%
20/21
6.39592%
21/22
6.84929%
22/23
6.13736%
23/24
6.28605%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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