Shire Oak VC Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "Welcome to Shire Oak. We are a small, close-knit school tucked away in the leafy heart of Headingley within beautiful, learning rich grounds. Our ethos is reflected throughout the whole school and can be sensed from the instant the grounds are entered."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, cross-country, dance, drama and ukulele.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Shire Oak VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 93% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Shire Oak VC Primary School as their first choice and 123 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shire Oak VC Primary School are Spring Bank Primary School (0.4 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths); Brudenell Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 71% maths); Weetwood Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Meanwood Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).

Shire Oak VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Burley Park Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grove Road, 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 357 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and burglary. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.

Shire Oak VC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Shire Oak VC Primary School are Leeds City Academy (0.7 miles), Carr Manor Community School (1.3 miles) and Lawnswood School (1.3 miles).