Alder Tree Primary Academy
Potternewton Mount, Leeds, LS7 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alder Tree Primary Academy is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 93rd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
Alder Tree Primary Academy has high aspirations for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school values, 'believe, belong, become', shine through daily life in school. They epitomise the school's determination that every pupil will reach their full potential. The curriculum is wide and interesting, enriched with visits and experiences. These include visits to local museums and art galleries. As a result, pupils are keen to learn and achieve well. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy learning and playing together. They trust the adults in school to look after them. The school's approach to managing behaviour is consistent and based on high expectations. Incidents of inappropriate behaviour or bullying have reduced considerably. They are now infrequent and dealt with effectively when they do happen. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to enjoy. These include dance, boys' and girls' football, baking, cheerleading and the 'Young Voices' choir. The school values its strong links with the local community. Grandparents enjoy singing alongside pupils in the intergenerational choir. The school magazine, 'Alder Tree Times', is distributed throughout the local area.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the intended curriculum is not consistent across all subjects and classes. Leaders should continue to provide support and coaching for teachers to ensure that curriculum implementation is consistently effective.
- Teachers do not always pick up misconceptions in mathematics. This contributes to the acquisition of incorrect number facts for some pupils. Leaders should strengthen teachers' subject knowledge in mathematics so they can quickly correct misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
279 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Alder Tree Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Allerton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Quarry Mount Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Manor Wood Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Bracken Edge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Burton
- Phone
- 01132620021
- Address
- Potternewton Mount, Leeds, LS7 2DR
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 147945
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.