Beeston Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Beeston Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 123rd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 November 2022

Children are at the very heart of everything at Beeston Primary School. Leaders make sure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the pupils. They are ambitious and have designed a curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education. Children in the early years get off to the best possible start to their education. There are high expectations of behaviour and pupils meet these expectations. They go out of their way to make visitors welcome. They are courteous, polite, cheerful and hold doors open for adults. In lessons, pupils are attentive and motivated. Adults are vigilant in ensuring that they maintain this focus. Pupils report that there is no bullying and they are confident that adults would deal with any issues should they arise. Pupils describe school as a safe and happy place to come to. Leaders have a deep understanding of the community that the school serves. Their knowledge of the community informs their plans, resulting in a rich curriculum that extends beyond the academic. There is a varied and extensive extra-curricular offer that has been shaped by the views of pupils and parents. Pupils also have many opportunities to develop leadership roles and to become role models to others.

What the school should improve

  • At times, the implementation of the curriculum is too focused on how to teach content rather than the content itself. As a result, pupils do not secure the vital knowledge they need to know. Leaders should ensure that pedagogy is closely matched to curriculum content.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

660 pupils on roll, with places for 708

Eligible for free school meals29.5%

29.5%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.4%

27.4%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.1%

21.1%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Beeston Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard43% met the expected standard
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding69% met the expected standard
Lift Cottingley0.5 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Park View Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding44% met the expected standard
Greenmount Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr N Edensor
Address
Town Street, Leeds, LS11 8PN
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107946

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.