Shakespeare Primary School
Leeds, LS9 7NP · Leeds · primary school
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168th 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 — 2.4/10 against 1,641 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shakespeare Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Table Tennis Club and participate in the Oliver With a Twist arts group. Trips include Year 3 to Temple Newsam, Year 2 to Filey Beach, and Year 1 to Abbey House Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 732 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school integrate the Table Tennis Club into the wider physical education curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Shakespeare Primary School
Overview
Shakespeare Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming environment where pupils flourish. The report highlights high expectations and a curriculum that supports diverse learners, including many who join mid-year or are new to English.
Strengths
- Pupils build strong relationships and feel safe, with behaviour described as "calm and purposeful".
- The school’s wider development is "exceptional", featuring the ‘Shakespeare 60’ offer for cultural experiences and community charity events.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with precise individual plans and adapted teaching.
- Reading instruction is consistent, with a new phonics programme and initiatives like ‘Read More’ fostering a love of literature.
- Attendance is high for most pupils, supported by effective systems to identify and help those needing extra assistance.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum refinements are still being embedded, meaning leaders’ ambition for pupils to "achieve highly" is not yet fully realised.
- The school should continue to check that teaching supports all pupils to "consistently reach high standards" that prepare them for future learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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