Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 101st-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- 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
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School in detail
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Whinmoor St Paul’s we believe that every child is a unique child of God and lives in a world that God has made."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope that you will feel Whinmoor St Paul’s Primary is the school you wish to choose for your child. If you’re a parent/carer choosing a school - do come and visit us. You will be assured of a warm welcome and we take great pleasure in showing families around!"
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, multi-sports, choir, eco club and French.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 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 Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School are Fieldhead Carr Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 84% maths); White Laith Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); Grange Farm Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 59% maths); and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths).
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Fieldhead Carr Primary SchoolWhite Laith Primary SchoolGrange Farm Primary SchoolOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
39.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (26%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 Cross Gates Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Red Hall Croft, 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and show good behaviour and manners. Children develop a genuine love of reading through a well-structured approach that catches up those who fall behind. The school is particularly strong at supporting all learners, especially those with additional needs, and connecting learning across different subjects so pupils understand the real-world relevance of what they study.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-planned curriculum and dedicated library space that promotes love of reading
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, identified early with effective external agency partnerships
- Good behaviour and attendance, with school analysing patterns and taking effective actions to support families
- Well-organised early years with clear routines that develop independence and positive behaviour foundations
- Curriculum improvements that help pupils connect learning across subjects and talk confidently about what they have learned
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics activities not consistently matched to what pupils already know, meaning some find work too easy and don't deepen understanding
- Governors do not check information from leaders carefully enough to provide effective challenge and support
- Not enough pupils reaching higher standards by the end of Year 6
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong emphasis on pupil well-being and keeping pupils safe including internet safety.
Extracurricular Activities
craft club, baking club, sporting tournaments, library visits, community contributions including food bank donations and Christmas singing for older adults
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming school that has maintained good standards since its last inspection. The school provides an extensive range of opportunities for pupils to broaden their experiences and reach high expectations.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Year 2 Trip
6 May 2026
Year 5 Trip Temple Newsam
30 Apr 2026
PTA Disco
13 Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day
11 Feb 2026
Crime and Punishment Year 3
9 Feb 2026
Decorating the Christmas Tree
4 Dec 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School.
- Wellies at WhinmoorAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
97
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,520
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,416
Per pupil
£1246k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
181
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
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England 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 Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England 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 Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Wellies at Whinmoor (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is at Whinmoor Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 1EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)