Whitkirk Primary School
Leeds, LS15 0EU · Leeds · primary school
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95th 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 the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitkirk Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 19.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Craft, Spanish, and Indoor Games clubs. Sports include Football, Rugby, Dodgeball, Kwik Cricket, Trampolining, Girls Football, Athletics, and Multi-sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils have access?
What Ofsted said about Whitkirk Primary School
Overview
This is a welcoming school where leaders and staff hold what is best for pupils at the centre of everything they do. The report describes a happy environment where pupils feel safe, want to learn, and engage well with peers from the on-site special school. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum and created a highly positive culture following a period of instability.
Strengths
- Behaviour is highly positive, with adults holding high expectations and pupils working with resilience in a calm, focused environment.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children showing high levels of concentration and being exceptionally well prepared for key stage 1.
- Reading is a high priority, with experts delivering phonics and staff quickly identifying pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Staff build an inclusive culture where pupils are respectful of the rights of others and celebrate difference.
- Pupils take on leadership roles, such as eco-warriors and school council members, helping them become active citizens.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is less securely embedded in some foundation subjects, such as design and technology and religious education, meaning pupils have not yet built a cumulatively sufficient depth of knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all foundation subjects are consistently implemented so pupils can connect their knowledge over time and apply it in deeper ways.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff know potential risks and pupils feeling safe and knowing who to trust.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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