Valley View Community Primary School
Leeds, LS13 1DD · Leeds · primary school
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32nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 3,899 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Valley View Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Xscape and Filey, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 are working towards the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Valley View Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this school, developing confidence and kindness from early years onwards. The report highlights an “aspirational curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour, with pupils embodying the vision of “enjoying, achieving and learning together.” Leaders and governors work exceptionally well to ensure high expectations for academic and personal success.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils working hard and participating “exceptionally well” in lessons.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is “remarkable,” allowing pupils to secure a “deep body of knowledge.”
- Phonics and reading are delivered “incredibly well,” with swift support ensuring pupils become “fluent and confident readers.”
- Staff provide strong pastoral care, and pupils are “very well prepared for their next steps,” including those with SEND.
- Governors fulfil duties “diligently,” supporting staff career development and ensuring pupils have the “very best opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, work is not “sharply focused on the key knowledge to be learned,” meaning pupils “do not learn as well as they could.”
- The school must ensure tasks in all subjects “match the key knowledge” and that staff receive support to check pupils are successful in remembering it.
- Occasionally, children’s language skills are not developed well during self-selected activities in the early years.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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