Guiseley Primary School
Leeds, LS20 9DA · Leeds · primary school
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117th 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 4,158 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guiseley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% 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 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join KS1 and KS2 choirs, board games, Lego, and colouring clubs, alongside MultiSports, football, and dance. Year 6 students attend a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its daily sessions?
What Ofsted said about Guiseley Primary School
Overview
Guiseley Primary School continues to be a good school, described by parents as ‘caring and nurturing’. Pupils are proud to belong to this happy community, where leaders set high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school fosters strong friendships and a sense of belonging, with bullying being rare.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a broad curriculum where subject leaders carefully plan how knowledge builds from Nursery to Year 6.
- Teachers use strong subject knowledge to explain information clearly, helping most pupils develop a ‘secure understanding of important knowledge’.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is a strength, preparing pupils for life beyond school through discussions on equality and respect.
- Children in early years get off to a ‘strong start’ with an effective curriculum that helps them explore numbers and language.
- Staff are a close team who support each other, and governors provide ‘strong support for leaders’ while holding them to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff identify gaps in older pupils’ phonic knowledge so that weaker readers can ‘catch up quickly’.
- Leaders must ensure greater precision in assessing needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current strategies are not reviewed regularly to check effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a priority and staff taking swift action to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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