West End Primary School, Leeds
West End 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 March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West End Primary School in detail
West End Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my absolute privilege to welcome you to West End Primary School. We are a one form entry primary school in Horsforth, Leeds and cater for around 240 children. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing and inclusive community in the heart of Horsforth where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to flourish."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at West End Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at West End Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put West End Primary School as their first choice and 156 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at West End Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West End Primary School are Westbrook Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Horsforth Featherbank Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 94% maths); and Broadgate Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths).
West End Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Westbrook Lane Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolHorsforth Featherbank Primary SchoolBroadgate Primary School
Who goes there
2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (19.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Horsforth Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood West End Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 87 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West End Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West End Primary School are Horsforth School (0.5 miles) and Benton Park School (1.6 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
West End Primary is a caring community where children feel supported both emotionally and educationally. The school has made reading a priority with excellent teaching and resources, helping pupils develop both strong skills and a genuine love of books. Pupils are encouraged to take on meaningful leadership roles and learn important values like respect and democracy.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff, excellent resources, and a library at the heart of the school
- Ambitious curriculum that is fully inclusive of all pupils, including those with SEND
- Pupils are respectful, kind to one another, and bullying is rare
- Subject leaders are knowledgeable and review their areas regularly to drive improvements
- Personal development curriculum helps pupils become well-rounded, responsible citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' explanations and examples in some subjects lack precision, causing confusion about how to apply new learning
- Quality of presentation of pupils' work is not consistently addressed by teachers
- Some pupils' handwriting is illegible and poorly presented, and this is not always corrected by staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well trained to recognise and support pupils who need additional help.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being club, photography club, cricket club
West End Primary School continues to be a good school with a happy and inclusive community where pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
2.9%
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 remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 88% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West End Primary School
Term dates
West End 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. West End 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
232 pupils
240 places
8 spare places 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
274
Total Pupils
127
Boys
147
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,931
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,039
Per pupil
£1277k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
209
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
West End Primary School
Questions parents ask about West End Primary School
What are SATs results like at West End Primary School?
Of the pupils at West End Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is West End Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West End Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West End Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West End 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 West End Primary School?
West End Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at West End Primary School?
Classes at West End Primary School average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West End Primary School?
West End Primary School has around 274 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West End Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at West End Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West End Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming West End 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.
What are West End Primary School's term dates?
West End 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 West End Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is West End Primary School?
West End Primary School is at West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5JP.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)