Whitecote Primary School
Leeds, LS13 2LQ · Leeds · primary school
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146th 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 — 4.3/10 against 1,673 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitecote Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Times Tables Club, Choir, Art Club, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 417. 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 curriculum extend learning for the small percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Whitecote Primary School
Overview
Whitecote Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights a school culture built on the values to ‘Inspire, nurture and challenge’, where pupils feel happy, safe, and proud of their community. Leaders have successfully improved the school since the previous inspection, fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Staff form ‘trusted relationships’ with pupils, ensuring they feel happy and safe, with bullying described as rare and adults ‘brilliant at sorting things out.’
- Leaders have ‘transformed the teaching of phonics’, with staff acting as experts who help pupils become fluent readers through methods like ‘echo reading.’
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and carefully planned, with subject-specific vocabulary and links between subjects helping pupils ‘remember more over time.’
- Pupils benefit from well-planned experiences, such as visits and community links, which deepen their knowledge and prepare them for ‘life in modern Britain.’
- Staff well-being is prioritised through ‘The Whitecote Flourish Team’, and teachers value the high-quality training and support they receive.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures in some subjects are not ‘consistent or precise enough’, preventing teachers from having an accurate picture of what pupils need to learn next.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘not always implemented effectively’, meaning some pupils do not receive work that precisely meets their needs.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with strong procedures, up-to-date staff training, and meticulous record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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