Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Pudsey, LS28 8AT · Leeds · primary school
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62nd 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 — 7.4/10 against 3,727 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. 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 (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Eco Club, Rhinos and Rugby, the Santa Dash, Skipping School, and the Daily Mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 492. 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 are included in the Eco Club curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils “thrive in the beautiful school learning environments” and benefit from a “strong sense of community and belonging.” Leaders and governors hold a “strong and clear vision,” ensuring high-quality education and staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, treating others with “respect and kindness” while showing “high levels of resilience and independence.”
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with “meaningful links across subjects” and “high-quality resources” that deepen understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included” and “achieve well” in “exceptionally inclusive environments.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” supported by a “well stocked” library, diverse authors, and a phonics scheme taught to a “high standard.”
- There are extensive opportunities for pupil leadership, including roles such as “clean-up crew,” “sports leader,” and “pupil council member.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure early writers receive “appropriate teaching and catch-up support” to secure basic skills, as some are currently given work that is “too challenging” before mastering handwriting and sentence structure.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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