Oulton Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "Oulton Primary is a recently refurbished school that boasts an attractive spacious working environment. Re-opened in June 2012, the multi-million pound, architect-designed building is fit for education in the 21st century. It includes a room for Extended Services, sensory room, pastoral base, multiple intervention rooms, spacious library, breakfast club area, purpose-built classrooms and a large sports hall."

From the headteacher's welcome: "When walking around the classes, I am still inspired by the positive feel of the school; our pupils are settled, engaged and eager to share what they have been learning. Every day, it is a joy to see our motto, ‘Thinking for ourselves, caring for each other’, being fully embraced by all members of our school community."

Coming up: an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026, an open day on Friday 15 January 2027, an open day on Friday 12 February 2027 and an open day on Friday 16 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils at Oulton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Oulton Primary School as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 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 Oulton Primary School are Woodlesford Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 85% maths); Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 73% maths); Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); and Rothwell Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 78% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oulton Primary School.

3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 60 pupils (19.7%) received SEN support and 20 (6.6%) 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.

Oulton Primary School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Woodlesford Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holmsley Field Lane, 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 128 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).

In 2024/25, Oulton Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.