Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Pudsey, LS28 6AB · Leeds · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.7/10 against 4,209 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-11. 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Steel Pans, Homework Club, and Street Dance Club. Sports include Football, Netball, Multi-skills, and Tag Rugby. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 470 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “happy to come to this school every morning” and enjoy lessons alongside “many opportunities for enrichment.” The school provides a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is “well established and very effective,” ensuring pupils achieve “extremely well.” Leaders have cultivated a culture where “excellent behaviour is expected of everyone,” resulting in an “exceptionally calm place in which to learn.”
Strengths
- Teachers are described as “experts” with “very strong subject knowledge” who explain concepts clearly and check understanding regularly.
- Reading is a clear priority, supported by a “clearly structured and very effective phonics programme” that helps pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified promptly and accurately,” with staff working closely with parents to provide support.
- Pupils benefit from a “rich diet of cultural experiences” through visits and extra-curricular activities, including a “wealth of musical and creative arts opportunities.”
- Staff workload has been reduced through trust efforts, and leaders are seen as “approable,” fostering positive staff relations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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