Five Lanes Primary School
Leeds, LS12 4NB · Leeds · primary school
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188th 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 the 3,537 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Five Lanes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the latest inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Five Lanes Primary School
Overview
Five Lanes Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘caring place to learn and grow’ where pupils are happy, safe, and respectful. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes, behaving well and playing harmoniously, while adults model the respectfulness they wish to promote.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well sequenced’, with thorough subject knowledge in mathematics and history ensuring progressive learning from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is a high priority; teachers use the phonics scheme ‘consistently and expertly’, and struggling readers are quickly identified and supported.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘well supported in lessons’ through appropriate curriculum adaptations and robust identification systems.
- Governors share leaders’ ambition, understanding their statutory duties and checking that improvement priorities are implemented.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the behaviour policy is implemented consistently by staff, as some pupils become distracted and disengage from learning.
- Support plans for pupils with SEND lack precision; leaders must enhance these so that progression through the curriculum can be ‘mapped and checked more effectively’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving timely training and clear processes in place for reporting concerns and involving external agencies where necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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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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