Roundhay School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Roundhay School excels at helping every child learn to read fluently and confidently while building strong personal character. Staff know each pupil individually and work tirelessly to support them, acting as advocates for families. The school provides an impressive range of clubs and activities, ensuring nearly all pupils access enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Expert phonics teaching and a relentless focus on reading across all subjects and year groups
- Carefully designed curriculums with exceptionally high expectations for what pupils will know and be able to do
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities through a 'whatever it takes' approach
- 97% of pupils attend at least one extra-curricular club each week with leaders removing barriers to participation
- Outstanding personal development programme that helps pupils understand and respect diverse backgrounds
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs and groups, work experience, enrichment programme, sport, music
Roundhay School is an outstanding all-through school where pupils thrive academically and personally, with staff providing exceptional support and high-quality teaching across all phases from Reception to Year 13.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has declined from 93% to 88%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
100
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
2,554 pupils
2,500 capacity
54 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
9,889
Applications
9,401
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.03413%
Overall absence
16.03332%
Persistent absence
1,921
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Roundhay School
Kerr Mackie Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
Bracken Edge Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Chapel Allerton Primary School
Hovingham Primary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bankside Primary School
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