Lift Cottingley
Leeds, LS11 0HU · Leeds · primary school
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33rd 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 — 9.8/10 against 904 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Cottingley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific trips are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Lift Cottingley
Overview
Cottingley Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing an environment where pupils are surrounded by caring adults and feel safe. The school maintains high academic ambitions and fosters a culture of respect, with pupils demonstrating enthusiasm for their learning across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" with knowledge and vocabulary "carefully mapped out," allowing pupils to build "in-depth knowledge over time."
- Staff ensure pupils follow "clear routines," resulting in calm behaviour and effective concentration strategies in lessons.
- The phonics curriculum is "well-defined and consistently taught," with staff being "quick to address any letter sounds that pupils find difficult."
- Leaders provide a "wide range of experiences and opportunities beyond the curriculum," including lessons on personal, social, health and economic issues.
- Staff feel supported with their workload and well-being, benefiting from recent curriculum developments that have increased effectiveness.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should better use assessment information from lessons to "adapt tasks or activities" to address misconceptions and take learning further.
- The school needs to continue improving systems to support pupil attendance, as some pupils "do not attend school as well as they need to."
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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