Seven Hills Primary School
Leeds, LS27 8LA · Leeds · primary school
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79th 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,666 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seven Hills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, Sports Day, and arts groups including Young Voices, Lieder, and Nativity. Trips include a Year 4 visit to Magna, a Year 6 residential to Dobroyd Castle, a ZooLab visit, and a Youth Summit. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 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 School Council involved in shaping school life?
What Ofsted said about Seven Hills Primary School
Overview
Seven Hills Primary School is described as a place where pupils and staff feel like “one big family” and where “everyone is valued.” The inspection found that pupils behave well, bullying is “very rare,” and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “extremely well supported.”
Strengths
- Staff are “well trained in teaching reading,” ensuring books match the sounds pupils know to help them become “fluent readers.”
- The school is a recognised “Mindmate” champion, with leaders understanding the importance of supporting pupils’ mental health.
- Pupils have a “wide range of opportunities to lead in school,” such as working groups on food waste, and take on responsibilities with pride.
- The early years curriculum is effective in getting pupils ready for Year 1, with staff ensuring children learn and use new vocabulary until they are “confident.”
- Teachers are expert in “thinking out loud” to help pupils understand tasks and make connections, addressing misconceptions effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not consistently broken down the “small building blocks in learning” or identified the most important knowledge in some subjects, meaning staff are not sufficiently clear about what to assess.
- Pupils do not know enough about other religions and cultures, as some parts of the religious education curriculum are not remembered as well as others.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities, leaders acting “swiftly and effectively,” and pupils feeling safe and confident to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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