Ninelands Primary School
Leeds, LS25 1NT · Leeds · primary school
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136th 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 2,757 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ninelands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against a national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Filey, Conisborough Castle, Skelton Grange, Legoland Manchester, Danelaw Viking Village, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Temple Newsam and Sandsend. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for the 3.0% who currently reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ninelands Primary School
Overview
Ninelands Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils learn well. Leaders have managed recent leadership transitions effectively, ensuring pupils receive consistent support and achieve well in the academic curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," confident in expressing themselves, and bullying is rare.
- The curriculum is "at least as ambitious as the national curriculum," with effective use of commercial schemes in subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised through class reading, library visits, and a consistent phonics approach, helping pupils read with "increasing accuracy and fluency."
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well understood," with effective use of external agencies to inform support.
- Educational visits and outdoor provisions, such as the forest school, enhance learning and develop pupils’ "cultural capital."
Areas to improve
- Governors and senior leaders should ensure new leaders receive an "effective programme of support" to become highly impactful, as direction provided to colleagues is sometimes not precise enough.
- Leaders should ensure teachers routinely modify their teaching based on checks of pupils’ understanding, as failing to do so can slow progress or leave misconceptions uncorrected.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise harm, report concerns promptly, and act as advocates for pupils when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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