Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS6 4LD · Leeds · primary school
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21st 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,869 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meanwood Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 219. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where staff prepare pupils “extremely well” for future lives, fostering an “absolute determination” that they become “active and positive contributors to society.” Pupils behave “calmly and sensibly” and thrive in a culture that prioritises high expectations and personal development.
Strengths
- The school’s provision for personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils developing confidence through leadership roles and a deep understanding of diversity and protected characteristics.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with learning “carefully planned in a sequence” that ensures knowledge builds over time across subjects.
- Reading is “promoted well,” with a “passionate” approach that includes structured phonics for early readers and daily adult-led reading sessions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported very well,” accessing the same ambitious curriculum with “careful adaptations.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing “high levels of confidence and independence” through well-planned learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school should improve the use of assessment to ensure misconceptions are “consistently addressed” and to help pupils produce better quality work.
- Teachers need to better identify when pupils make repeated mistakes with handwriting, punctuation, and spelling, as current checks do not always catch these issues.
- Some lesson tasks do not enable pupils to use learning time “as effectively as they could.”
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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