Crossley Street Primary School

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

Crossley Street, Wetherby, LS22 6RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Crossley Street Primary School is a primary school in Wetherby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Wetherby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 23 June 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Positive relationships and a sense of community are at the heart of this warm and welcoming school. The school is ambitious for every pupil to experience success. Expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement are extremely high. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils sit at the centre of the school's effectiveness. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy and appreciate all that the school does for them. Pupils are proud of their school. Across the school, pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and during social times. They demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. They are polite and well mannered. Pupils display very positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils know that neither bullying nor unkindness is tolerated. Pupils relish the opportunity to take on positions of leadership and responsibility, such as prefects and play leaders. For example, reading buddies provide opportunities for older children to support younger children in school. They carry out these responsibilities with pride. Pupils know that they are listened to. They positively contribute to school life. This helps to develop the strong sense of community.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%

87%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals5%

5%, 21.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.2%

6.2%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Crossley Street Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding77% met the expected standard
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding60% met the expected standard
Deighton Gates Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2 milesReport card: Strong standard82% met the expected standard
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa2 milesOfsted: Good82% 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 Gavin Hirst
Address
Crossley Street, Wetherby, LS22 6RT
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107854

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.