Lawns Park Primary School
Leeds, LS12 5EX · Leeds · primary school
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167th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 2,483 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lawns Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Let's Get Cooking, KS1 and KS2 Performing Arts, KS1 Art Club, Dance, KS2 Ball Skills, and KS2 Hockey. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the performing arts and cooking clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Lawns Park Primary School
Overview
Lawns Park Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, proud of their school, and display a passion for learning within a vibrant community setting. The school maintains high expectations, with attainment in phonics and key stage 2 mathematics above national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils embody school values such as "perseverance, positivity, patience and politeness" and behave well with respect towards peers and adults.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with targeted support ensuring pupils struggling with reading can "catch up" and a strong culture of engagement.
- The school "quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and provides strong support, enabling them to achieve well.
- Early years provision is effective, with a "well-planned learning environment" that helps children build strong foundational knowledge.
- Staff feel "valued, supported and proud to work here," and governors provide strong support and challenge to leaders.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not assess pupils’ understanding effectively, meaning some misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are not resolved.
- Attendance for disadvantaged pupils remains too low, causing them to miss important learning despite overall improvements.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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