Adel Primary School
Leeds, LS16 8DY · Leeds · primary school
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6th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 3,621 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Adel Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the recent inspection in February 2026, what specific actions are being taken to address the findings from the new report-card framework? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who attend?
What Ofsted said about Adel Primary School
Overview
Adel Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "safe, cared for and supported," with leaders demonstrating "vision and commitment." The report highlights that pupils are "very well prepared for their next stage of education" and that the school maintains "consistently high performance" across all areas of the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with "high ambitions" particularly for those facing barriers to learning.
- Attendance is high, supported by "relentless" monitoring and "bespoke, targeted" approaches for persistent absence.
- Behaviour is excellent, characterised by an "embedded culture of respect" where pupils act as "upstanders" against discrimination.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "consistently high quality," with a strong emphasis on oracy, vocabulary, and reading.
- Staff are "valued and supported," with leaders ensuring workload is manageable and wellbeing is prioritised.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should maintain and build on the "recently refined assessment system" to ensure writing standards continue to match the high outcomes in other subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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