Queenswood School, Leeds
Queenswood School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Queenswood School in detail
Queenswood School in its own words
In its own words: "Following our inspection in October, Ofsted have now published their report and I am delighted that once again, we have been rated as 'Good school with Outstanding features' . At our last inspection we were graded as Good with Outstanding in one area and now we are celebrating having two Outstanding criteria this time!"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Queenswood School are Core Training and Development limited (2.4 miles, Requires improvement); Cambridge Street School (2.6 miles); Southway Independent School (3.3 miles); and The Branch Christian School (3.6 miles, Good).
Core Training and Development limitedCambridge Street SchoolSouthway Independent SchoolThe Branch Christian School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (4.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Morley Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Pavillion, 160 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Queenswood excels at creating a nurturing community where every pupil is valued and supported by caring adults. Pupils show outstanding behaviour and a deep understanding of respect and equality that guides their choices. The school provides strong teaching in many subjects, particularly creative areas like art, and offers a rich curriculum that helps pupils achieve well and enjoy learning.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with a positive, respectful culture throughout the school
- Strong teaching in creative subjects such as art, with pupils showing impressive knowledge and skills
- Excellent personal, social and health education that develops pupils' understanding of respect, equality and modern citizenship
- Well-matched curriculum work for mixed-age classes with clear year-end learning outcomes
- Skilled early reading support staff who help pupils read with increasing proficiency
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough early reading books matched to the sounds pupils have learned, limiting reading fluency development
- Some subjects lack clearly identified important knowledge for pupils to learn, resulting in knowledge gaps
- Teachers lack clear overview of what pupils learned in earlier key stages, missing opportunities to build on prior knowledge effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a calm, happy and respectful school culture where bullying is not tolerated and poor behaviour is vanishingly rare.
Extracurricular Activities
Music performances, safety councillors leadership roles, reading buddies, Queenswood Award challenges
Queenswood School is a friendly and inclusive independent school where pupils achieve good educational outcomes and demonstrate outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school provides a broad curriculum with a strong focus on building confidence and character in a calm, respectful environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Queenswood School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
24 pupils
50 places
26 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
4.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
12
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Queenswood School
Questions parents ask about Queenswood School
What is Queenswood School's Ofsted rating?
Queenswood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
Does Queenswood School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Queenswood School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Queenswood School?
Queenswood School has around 24 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Queenswood School?
Queenswood School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Queenswood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Queenswood School?
Queenswood School is at Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)