Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Leeds, LS28 5BH · Leeds · primary school
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115th 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 — 4.6/10 against 3,809 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Running Club, play rounders, and join the Junior Park Run. They perform in Farsley Westroyd's Got Talent and visit the seaside, theatre, and laser quest. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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
How does the school support pupils who are near the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils are proud to attend and show high levels of respect. Leaders have implemented an ambitious new curriculum that ensures pupils build knowledge securely, resulting in overall good achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "warm, nurturing atmosphere" and a "strong sense of belonging," with staff who know them well.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with structured teaching in subjects like mathematics that helps pupils "recap prior learning" before introducing new content.
- Reading is central to provision; staff teach phonics well, and pupils who find reading difficult are "skilfully supported to catch up."
- The school creates an "inclusive environment" where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to access the full curriculum.
- Attendance is high due to effective work with families to "remove barriers to regular attendance."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects where the curriculum is new, the school must use assessment to identify "historic gaps in pupils’ knowledge" and ensure teaching approaches "skilfully close those gaps" to prevent slowed progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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