Park Spring Primary School
Leeds, LS13 4QT · Leeds · primary school
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199th 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 — 2.9/10 against 2,230 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Spring Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, cricket, and athletics, alongside themed art days. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Park Spring Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “typically happy” and feel safe, with strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, academic attainment is below national averages, particularly in Year 6, due to “gaps in pupils’ foundational knowledge” and inconsistent teaching. Leaders are working to improve curriculum precision and attendance, but weaknesses in early years and behaviour management remain.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Support for pupils with SEND is “effective,” with internal provisions like The Learning Zone helping them progress well.
- Pupils demonstrate a “secure understanding” of personal safety topics, including online safety and relationships.
- Staff show an “empathetic approach” to families, helping to remove barriers to attendance which is now improving.
- The phonics programme is taught well, with Year 1 pupils attaining as well as others nationally in the screening check.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the writing curriculum is “coherent and well sequenced” to address gaps in handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction.
- Teachers need to consistently identify and address misconceptions, as “errors and misconceptions are repeated over time,” hindering progress.
- The early years curriculum must better sequence key knowledge to ensure children are ready for Year 1, as some leave with gaps in listening and following instructions.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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