Westgate Primary School
Otley, LS21 3JS · Leeds · primary school
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65th 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 — 6.5/10 against 4,296 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the last inspection was in early 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Westgate Primary School
Overview
Westgate Primary School is confirmed as a "good school," described as a "welcoming and friendly school at the heart of its community." Leaders maintain "high expectations for pupils," which are successfully realised, resulting in students who are "enthusiastic about their learning" and "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with a "clear sequence to learning," ensuring new knowledge builds effectively on prior understanding.
- Mathematics teaching is "particularly well considered," with staff demonstrating "excellent subject knowledge" and a strong focus on mastery and number facts.
- Reading instruction is rigorous; the phonics scheme is "taught consistently by well-trained staff," and targeted support ensures pupils with gaps "catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum and receive "expert support based on their individual needs."
- There is a "wide offer of extra-curricular opportunities," including an "impressive" school orchestra, fostering confidence and talent.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "staff deployment is targeted as effectively as possible" because the use of adults to support learning and behaviour is currently "variable."
- This variability means that "behaviour and learning for some pupils are not as consistently strong as for the rest of school," requiring more consistent support for those who find it harder to engage.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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