Whingate Primary School, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whingate Primary School excels at developing children's love of reading through daily whole-school reading sessions and a wide range of texts. Pupils behave exceptionally well because they know the routines and respect their school environment. The school carefully tracks each child's progress and quickly helps those who are falling behind, ensuring all pupils have the support they need to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff and many opportunities for pupils to read and enjoy books
- Careful monitoring of pupil progress with prompt support for those falling behind
- Excellent behaviour and relationships, with pupils keen to learn and proud of their school
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong middle leadership and effective governance with rigorous accountability
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to strengthen school-wide approaches to teaching reading by developing links between speaking, reading and writing
- Develop closer partnerships with parents so they can better support their children's learning at home, particularly in reading
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with high-quality records, strong culture of responsibility among all adults, regular training, and meticulous engagement with outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school activities, lunchtime activities, chess club, ukulele lessons
Whingate Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership since the headteacher's appointment in 2016. The school has made effective improvements in reading, pupil progress, and classroom routines.
At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 55% to 66%. Maths has remained stable at around 60%. Writing has improved from 62% to 69%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
464 pupils
498 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
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Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.06736%
Overall absence
16.48936%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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