Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Leeds, LS25 7JL · Leeds · primary school
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147th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,274 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| 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.
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Choir, Science, Coding, and Dungeons and Dragons Clubs, plus Forest School. Sports include Team Games and Swimming, while arts and music offer Musical Theatre and Rocksteady lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in reading and writing? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Overview
Pupils ‘stride with pride’ in this positive and welcoming school, where leaders have created a ‘calm and purposeful environment’. The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and rigorous’, with staff providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they benefit from the same high expectations as their peers.
Strengths
- Relationships between staff and pupils are ‘caring and respectful’, fostering a sense of safety and mutual respect.
- Leaders identify and support pupils with SEND ‘quickly’, ensuring they receive the ‘right support at the right time’.
- The phonics curriculum is delivered with ‘consistency across school’, helping pupils who need help with reading to catch up.
- Children in the early years receive a ‘strong start’, learning positive routines and preparing well for Year 1.
- Pupils’ personal development is supported through ‘voices, choices and opportunities’, including leadership roles and inclusive activities.
Areas to improve
- The assessment of the impact of recently developed curriculum aspects is ‘not as precise as it could be’, limiting the school’s ability to evaluate changes effectively.
- ‘Too many pupils do not attend school as frequently as they should’, causing them to miss valuable learning opportunities.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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