Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Leeds, LS4 2QZ · Leeds · primary school
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118th 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 — 8.0/10 against 1,571 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| 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.
Kirkstall Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Overview
Kirkstall Valley Primary School is described as a warm, inclusive environment where pupils are "happy, safe and secure." The report highlights "high-quality curriculums" and a "highly inclusive culture" that enables pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to make significant progress and achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils make "demonstrable and significant progress" due to effective teaching and the swift removal of learning barriers.
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive culture" with notable impact for pupils speaking little or no English and those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing a "well-embedded sense of respect, appreciation and tolerance" and rare instances of derogatory language.
- Behaviour is "highly positive," with pupils displaying "exemplary manners" and a keen sense of morality.
- Early years provision is "vibrant and welcoming," with a strong focus on communication and language skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers carefully consider tasks so pupils can "consistently produce the high-quality work of which they are capable."
- Leaders should ensure attendance continues to improve so more pupils benefit from the curriculum, following a period of low attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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