Middleton Primary School
Leeds, LS10 4HU · Leeds · primary school
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176th 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 — 2.2/10 against 1,299 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middleton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Yoga, Active Hive, Music Beginners, Drama, and Boys Football. Sports options cover Girls Football, Netball, and Active Choir, while arts provision includes Music: Strings. Trips visit Lineham Farm, London, Buckden, Cober Hill, and Ingleborough. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Middleton Primary School
Overview
Middleton Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where staff maintain "high expectations" for pupil behaviour. The report confirms that the school "continues to be a good school," noting that lessons are calm and pupils focus effectively on their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "extremely well supported," with staff highly skilled in adapting the curriculum.
- The mathematics curriculum is "planned carefully," with knowledge broken down into small steps and teachers demonstrating "strong subject knowledge."
- Early years provision is effective, with children being "nurtured" and prepared well for Year 1 through clear planning and vocabulary building.
- Personal, social and health education is planned well, helping pupils develop a "strong sense of fairness" and understand how to stay safe.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with leaders building strong relationships with families and other agencies to manage risks.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, the curriculum is not broken down into small steps, and the most important knowledge is not clearly emphasised or assessed.
- Reading routines are "less established" in a small number of classes, meaning a minority of pupils do not join in consistently well during sessions.
- Pupils’ knowledge of world religions is less secure than other aspects of the curriculum, requiring further refinement in planning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff log concerns, follow them up quickly, and ensure recruitment checks are carried out appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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