Gledhow Primary School
Leeds, LS8 1PL · Leeds · primary school
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74th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gledhow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, the Gledowls Before & After School Club, and sports including football and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 663 pupils against a stated capacity of 652. 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 does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Gledhow Primary School
Overview
Gledhow Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying a rich curriculum underpinned by the vision to ‘Be Adventurous’. The school fosters high expectations and strong community links, with staff knowing pupils well and supporting their development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, guided by values to ‘be ambitious, be responsible and be resilient’, and older pupils support younger ones through a buddy system.
- A bespoke curriculum promotes critical thinking and language development, with staff adapting lessons effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A new approach to teaching reading is showing positive results, with staff trained to deliver lessons consistently and address phonics gaps quickly.
- The governing body challenges and supports the school well, while leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload.
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, learning about respect, equality, diversity, and personal safety.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, which impacts their learning; the school and parents should work together to improve attendance.
- There are gaps in pupils’ fluency and accuracy in handwriting and presentation; the school needs a consistent approach to ensure pupils develop writing proficiency.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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