Whingate Primary School, Leeds

From the headteacher's welcome: "Whingate is a primary school that values standards and achievement in all aspects of learning. We strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils, in a learning environment that seeks to ensure all children are happy, successful and confident. We are extremely proud of all that goes on here and the wonderful community that we serve."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Whingate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 55% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Whingate Primary School as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Whingate Primary School are Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 64% maths); Five Lanes Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 57% maths); Ryecroft Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths); and St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 71% maths).

Whingate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 43.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Black (17%) and Asian (12%).

In 2026, 109 pupils (23.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.1%) 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.

Whingate Primary School had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bramley Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whingate School (opposite), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Whingate Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 542 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.

Whingate Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Whingate Primary School are Dixons Unity Academy (0.2 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1 mile).