Rothwell Primary School
Leeds, LS26 0DJ · Leeds · primary school
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75th 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 — 6.3/10 against 4,258 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rothwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Guitar Club and Music Club, and participate in football, gym, dance, and multi-sports. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 310 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rothwell Primary School
Overview
Rothwell Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are “happy and safe” and enjoy “happy relationships” with staff and peers. The report highlights a strong culture of mutual respect, underpinned by the principle of ‘no outsiders’, and notes that the school enjoys “high levels of trust from the wider school community.”
Strengths
- Early reading instruction is highly effective, with teachers acting as “experts in the teaching of early reading” who quickly identify and address knowledge gaps.
- Mathematics teaching is “highly effective,” with learning broken into small steps to ensure all pupils are secure before progressing.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ensures they “achieve highly” and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel “valued, trusted and cared for,” contributing to a well-led school where leaders and governors work closely together.
- Pupils demonstrate maturity in their relationships and have a detailed understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not focus clearly enough on the most important content, meaning some pupils are not fully prepared for subsequent learning.
- Pupils sometimes lack the wider knowledge needed to make sense of encounters with different beliefs, traditions, and cultures, limiting their deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff possessing “excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe” and leaders being vigilant in identifying and acting on risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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