Calverley Parkside Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Victoria Street, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Calverley Parkside Primary School is a primary school in Pudsey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 8th of 10 primary schools in Pudsey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 7 February 2023

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2022

Calverley Parkside Primary School is a school transformed. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning. They have designed curriculums that are ambitious. For example, in geography, pupils learn about the formation of different types of volcano, with a focus on using accurate vocabulary. Through the combination of skilled teaching and hard work, pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve highly. Relationships between pupils are very positive. Pupils behave well in, and outside lessons. Year 6 pupils take their role as 'lunchtime buddies' to younger pupils very seriously. Pupils across school talk about 'see something, say something', symbolising everyone's responsibility to report any bullying they witness. Bullying is very rare but, when it does occur, it is resolved very effectively. Pupils are supported to develop as rounded individuals. They are polite and courteous. They speak with calm confidence. Pupils celebrate differences between themselves and others. As one pupil noted: 'We don't accept those who are different to us in our school community, we welcome them into it.' Leaders have rebuilt the trust of the community after some difficult times. Parents and carers value the fact that they can talk to leaders at the start or end of the school day about any concerns they may have. Parents are unanimous in saying they would recommend the school to others.

What the school should improve

  • In some lessons, teachers do not always accurately identify the gaps in pupils' pre-existing knowledge. As a result, teaching does not always build on what pupils securely know, making new learning harder. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently and effectively identify gaps in pupils' knowledge so that new learning can build on it.
  • Some pupils do not attend school regularly and do not have valid reasons for their absence. These pupils cannot take full advantage of the good quality of education that the school offers. Leaders should redouble their efforts to work with these pupils and their families to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

229 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals7%

7%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.3%

1.3%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Calverley Parkside Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Greengates Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Holybrook Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding64% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement46% met the expected standard
Co-op Academy Parkland1 mileOfsted judgements: Good65% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
OWLCOTES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Chris Jolley
Address
Victoria Street, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5PQ
Local authority
Leeds
URN
146540

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.