Low Road Primary School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
183 pupils
240 capacity
57 spare places available
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%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.28605%
Overall absence
13.7931%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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