Lower Wortley Primary School
Leeds, LS12 4PX · Leeds · primary school
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163rd 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 the 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lower Wortley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the results for similar-intake schools show a lower score than the national average, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach the expected standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current enrolment exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about Lower Wortley Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and well-behaved in this "welcoming school," with strong relationships with staff and a clear sense of safety. While early years provision and core subjects like English and mathematics are effective, the report states that the "quality of education" and "leadership and management" both "require improvement." This is primarily due to inconsistencies in curriculum planning and assessment across wider subject areas.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good progression" in core subjects, with most, including those with special educational needs, achieving well.
- Early years provision is "good," with a clear curriculum design and effective use of a new phonics programme.
- Behaviour is "good," with pupils showing "highly positive attitudes to learning" and strong routines established from the outset.
- Personal development is "good," supported by a curriculum that prepares pupils for the wider world through topics like healthy relationships and mental well-being.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with pupils feeling safe and having trusted adults to approach for help.
Areas to improve
- The school must identify "precise knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary" in foundation subjects to ensure pupils develop detailed understanding.
- Assessment methods need to be consistent across the school to accurately identify and address "gaps in pupils’ knowledge."
- Leaders of foundation subjects require sufficient "subject-specific training" to effectively plan and lead high-quality curricula.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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