Blenheim Primary School
Leeds, LS2 9EX · Leeds · primary school
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14th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 1,802 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blenheim Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, creative writing, and eco-planter clubs, or play football, basketball, and multi-skills sports. Arts and crafts are also available. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club operate on site.
Getting in
The published school roll is 464 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about Blenheim Primary School
Overview
Blenheim Primary School is described as a place where leaders, staff and pupils ‘truly live by their school motto’. The inspection found that classrooms ‘buzz with engaging and purposeful learning’ and that pupils ‘rise to this high standard exceptionally well’. Leaders have ‘effectively designed and implemented an ambitious curriculum’ that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, make strong progress.
Strengths
- Leaders’ work to develop the curriculum is ‘exceptional’, with constant adaptation to meet the needs of all pupils.
- The teaching of reading takes ‘high priority’, with pupils developing ‘fluency and accuracy’ and studying texts from diverse backgrounds.
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘mature attitude’ in how they treat others, speaking ‘politely and thoughtfully’ and following a moral code to be ‘helpful, kind, polite and honest’.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a flying start’, settling quickly into a ‘purposeful and engaging environment’ and developing independence.
- Staff receive ‘focused and highly effective training’, and governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’ to leaders.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with ‘robust procedures’ ensuring staff suitability and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe both in person and online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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