Ninelands Primary School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ninelands Primary School has made remarkable progress in pupil achievement, particularly in mathematics and early years where results are now above average. The school has a strong, determined leadership team that has successfully raised expectations and improved teaching quality across the school. Pupils are well-behaved, engaged in their learning, and parents report that their children are safe and well looked after.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional improvement in mathematics outcomes, with pupils now solving number problems effectively
- Outstanding early years provision with well above average results for children's development
- Strong, determined leadership team that has raised expectations and improved teaching quality
- Well-behaved, engaged pupils who are enjoying their learning
- Effective support from teaching assistants and well-matched work for most pupils' needs
Areas for Improvement
- Most-able pupils in writing are not being challenged sufficiently in a small number of classes
- Fewer pupils reaching higher standards in writing compared to national figures
- Some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities find lesson work too difficult for their needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with strong culture, detailed records, appropriate staff training, and strong oversight from governors and leaders.
Ninelands Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education since the last inspection in 2012. The school is rapidly improving, with remarkable improvements in pupil outcomes across all key stages in 2017.
At a Glance
5.6%
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 remained stable at around 85%. Maths has improved from 75% to 82%. Writing has declined from 78% to 69%.
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
444 pupils
472 capacity
28 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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.86245%
Overall absence
5.36723%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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