Rufford Park Primary School
Leeds, LS19 7QR · Leeds · primary school
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49th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,308 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rufford Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Dance Club, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rufford Park Primary School
Overview
Rufford Park Primary School is described as a "welcoming and friendly school" with a "calm and purposeful atmosphere." The report confirms that the school "continues to be a good school," noting that pupils are "enthusiastic about their learning" and benefit from an "ambitious and engaging" curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour, being "friendly, polite and well-mannered," with bullying reported as rare.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and engaging," with knowledge "carefully interconnected through themes" to help pupils build on prior learning.
- The school is "highly inclusive," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum with "tailored support."
- Reading is a "high priority," resulting in pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" through effective phonics teaching.
- "Pupils’ personal development is a strength," with leaders fostering "confidence, resilience and independence" through roles like student council members.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems in "a few of the foundation subjects" are not focused enough on checking key knowledge, meaning leaders lack an "accurate view" of pupil learning.
- Some subject leaders have not received sufficient training to lead effectively, resulting in inconsistent support for teachers in delivering the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are trained, confident to raise concerns, and leaders take "swift and decisive action."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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