Seven Hills Primary School, Leeds
Seven Hills Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 99th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Seven Hills Primary School in detail
Seven Hills Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Seven Hills Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 78% in maths).
Getting a place at Seven Hills Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Seven Hills Primary School as their first choice and 166 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Seven Hills Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Seven Hills Primary School are Morley Victoria Primary School (0.5 miles, 85% reading, 92% maths); Morley Newlands Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 89% maths); St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley (0.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 94% maths); and Churwell Primary Academy (0.8 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Seven Hills Primary School.
Morley Victoria Primary SchoolMorley Newlands AcademySt Francis Catholic Primary School, MorleyChurwell Primary Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 110 pupils (25.9%) received SEN support and 3 (0.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Morley Rail Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Peel Street, 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Seven Hills Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Seven Hills Primary School are The Morley Academy (0.6 miles), Bruntcliffe Academy (1 mile) and Woodkirk Academy (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Seven Hills Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, family-like environment where all children thrive. The school's reading programme is particularly strong, with expert teaching and one-to-one support helping pupils become confident readers. Children with additional needs receive outstanding support, and the school has successfully created a truly welcoming community where every child feels valued.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of reading with one-to-one support and well-matched books helping pupils become fluent readers
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, including those with complex communication difficulties, creating a truly inclusive school
- Strong behaviour and attitudes with calm, purposeful lessons and effective handling of any issues
- Well-planned early years curriculum that prepares children effectively for Year 1
- Wide range of leadership opportunities for pupils, who take on responsibilities with pride
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks detail in some subjects - leaders have not clearly identified the small building blocks in learning or which knowledge is most important
- Pupils do not remember enough about other religions and cultures in the RE curriculum
- Governors do not check some aspects of school work, including curriculum design, rigorously enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - pupils feel safe and staff understand their responsibilities, with leaders acting swiftly to involve other agencies when needed and keeping detailed records.
Extracurricular Activities
Leeds United Football Club visits, sports clubs, youth choir, educational visits to local science museum, community members visit to talk about occupations
Seven Hills Primary School is a Good school where pupils and staff feel like one big family, with the school living up to its motto of 'a place where everyone is valued'. The school provides calm, purposeful learning with strong support for pupils with SEND and excellent behaviour.
At a Glance
18.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Seven Hills Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Seven Hills Primary School.
- Munchkins600m away · Not yet graded
- PLAY@Churwell Forest School970m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Seven Hills Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Seven Hills Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Seven Hills Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 18 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
402 pupils
388 places
14 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
110
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
424
Total Pupils
222
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,081
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,342
Per pupil
£2343k
Total funding
£111k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Seven Hills Primary School
Questions parents ask about Seven Hills Primary School
What are SATs results like at Seven Hills Primary School?
Of the pupils at Seven Hills Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Seven Hills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seven Hills Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Seven Hills Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Seven Hills Primary School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Seven Hills Primary School?
Seven Hills Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Seven Hills Primary School?
Classes at Seven Hills Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Seven Hills Primary School?
Seven Hills Primary School has around 424 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Seven Hills Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Seven Hills Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Seven Hills Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Seven Hills Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Seven Hills Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Seven Hills Primary School: Munchkins (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and PLAY@Churwell Forest School (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Seven Hills Primary School's term dates?
Seven Hills Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Seven Hills Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 18 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Seven Hills Primary School?
Seven Hills Primary School is at Appleby Way, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 8LA.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)