Woodlesford Primary School, Leeds
Woodlesford 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 May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 38th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Woodlesford Primary School in detail
Woodlesford Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Respect : We embrace our differences and listen to others. We treat ourselves and others with care and thought. We look after our school and belongings. Kindness: We are honest. We look after one another. We are polite and appreciate all that we have. Perseverance: We have a positive attitude. We approach every challenge with energy and optimism."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Woodlesford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Woodlesford Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Woodlesford Primary School as their first choice and 154 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 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 Woodlesford Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Woodlesford Primary School are Oulton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 53% reading, 56% maths); Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 73% maths); Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (1.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); and Swillington Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).
Woodlesford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Oulton Primary SchoolRothwell St Mary's RC Primary SchoolHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellSwillington Primary School
Who goes there
10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) 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 Woodlesford Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodlesford School, 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 82 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, Woodlesford Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.1 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; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Woodlesford Primary excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and proud to attend. The school balances academic learning with exceptional personal development, ensuring pupils leave as confident, respectful members of the community. Teachers are highly skilled at building knowledge in a logical sequence, and the early years provision provides outstanding foundations for future learning.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and personal development with pupils who are polite, respectful and articulate
- Strong, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge from Nursery to Year 6
- Excellent early years provision with vibrant, stimulating environments and high-quality activities
- Effective phonics teaching and reading support ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Extensive extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities open to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes for key stage 2 pupils need to improve and match the quality seen in reading and maths
- Need to continue embedding the new writing curriculum approach to achieve sustained improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong training, detailed record-keeping, quick action to support pupils, and curriculum coverage of local risks including knife crime and online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors, eco warriors, sport leaders, breakfast club, after-school club, wide range of extra-curricular activities
Woodlesford Primary School is a good school where respect, kindness and perseverance are at the heart of a high-quality education. The school has made significant improvements since the last inspection, with outstanding behaviour, attitudes and personal development.
At a Glance
10.4%
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 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Woodlesford Primary School
Term dates
Woodlesford 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Woodlesford 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)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
402 pupils
420 places
18 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
442
Total Pupils
232
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,771
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,060
Per pupil
£2186k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
361
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
Woodlesford Primary School
Questions parents ask about Woodlesford Primary School
What are SATs results like at Woodlesford Primary School?
Of the pupils at Woodlesford Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Woodlesford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlesford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Woodlesford Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodlesford 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 Woodlesford Primary School?
Woodlesford Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Woodlesford Primary School?
Classes at Woodlesford Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Woodlesford Primary School?
Woodlesford Primary School has around 442 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Woodlesford Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Woodlesford Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodlesford Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Woodlesford 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 Woodlesford Primary School's term dates?
Woodlesford 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 Woodlesford Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 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 Woodlesford Primary School?
Woodlesford Primary School is at Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RD.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)