Middleton Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "At Middleton Primary School, we nurture hearts and minds so every child can thrive. We believe that every pupil deserves the very best education-one that excites curiosity, builds confidence, and celebrates individuality. Within our school, children are known, valued and cared for in a safe, inclusive environment that empowers them to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Middleton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Middleton Primary School as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 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 Middleton Primary School are Westwood Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Elements Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 73% maths); St Philip's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 93% maths); and Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 59% maths).

Middleton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Middleton Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Black (17%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 71 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 5 (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 Morley Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Throstle Lane, 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Middleton 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 2024/25, Middleton Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Middleton Primary School are Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (0.8 miles), Cockburn School (1.3 miles) and Woodkirk Academy (1.7 miles).