Harehills Primary School
Leeds, LS8 5DQ · Leeds · primary school
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161st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.2/10 against 1,390 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harehills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join First News, Sewing, Choir, and Cooking Club, alongside sports like Girls Football and Badminton. Arts options include Film Club and Circus Skills. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 692 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 62, how does the school manage class sizes for new starters? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Harehills Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are “safe and happy” with positive relationships, the curriculum is in its “early stages” of development, leading to inconsistent learning experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy coming to school” and demonstrate high engagement, with many taking on leadership roles such as “play leaders” and “well-being ambassadors.”
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is “well designed,” helping pupils discuss complex topics like bullying with “maturity.”
- Attendance support is “highly effective,” leading to a “rapid reduction” in persistent absence.
- Children in the early years are “well cared for,” with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and purposeful activities.
- Staff morale is high, and governors are “committed to supporting the school on its journey to improve.”
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent; the focus is often on activity rather than learning, meaning pupils do not retain “important knowledge” effectively.
- Subject leadership lacks the precision to accurately identify weaknesses, preventing timely improvement actions.
- Learning activities for pupils with SEND are sometimes not well matched to their needs, hindering their progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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