Greenside Primary School
Pudsey, LS28 8NZ · Leeds · primary school
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135th 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 pupils against a stated capacity of 325. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the context of the similar-intake comparison? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Greenside Primary School
Overview
Greenside Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘highly inclusive’ environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders set high expectations, and pupils thrive in a harmonious setting where they are ‘respectful, honest, polite and kind’. The school promotes strong community values and ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and exciting’, well planned, and enhanced by real-life experiences such as trips and practical projects.
- Mathematics is a particular strength, with pupils successfully recalling prior learning to build knowledge effectively over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’, enabling full participation in school life through tailored resources and dedicated spaces.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders actively addressing well-being and workload, creating a supportive ‘family’ culture.
- The early years provision has ‘significantly improved’, offering a vibrant environment where children are independent and collaborative learners.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to recall key curriculum knowledge; teachers must use assessment to better embed prior learning so pupils can build on it efficiently.
- There is variability in phonics teaching quality; the school must ensure all staff have the confidence and skills to deliver the phonics programme fully effectively.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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