Gledhow Primary School

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

Lidgett Lane, Leeds, LS8 1PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Gledhow Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 62nd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 September 2019, report published 21 October 2019

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 3 December 2024

Pupils are happy and safe in school. They enjoy learning through a rich and interesting curriculum based on the school's vision of 'Be Adventurous'. Staff know pupils well and listen to them. Pupils say that all adults in school would help them if they needed support. Staff have high expectations, and pupils respond to these. Pupils behave well based on the school's values of 'be ambitious, be responsible and be resilient'. They play well together at playtimes. Older pupils support younger pupils through the school's pupil buddy system. Pupils enjoy a range of experiences through the curriculum. They visit places linked to their learning and play musical instruments. Pupils enjoy special events and visitors who come to the school, such as the space dome that is linked to learning in science. All pupils are offered the chance to walk the Three Peaks Challenge. They build up to this through a series of fitness challenges. Pupils are also active members of the local community, taking part in visits to care homes and working with people in the community who help the school with afternoon tea events. The school ensures that pupils are prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils learn about respect, equality and diversity to support their understanding of difference. Pupils talk knowledgeably about other beliefs, cultures and religions.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This impacts their learning. The school and parents and carers should work together to ensure that all stakeholders are striving to improve attendance.
  • There are gaps in pupils' fluency and accuracy. As a result, pupils are not as proficient in their writing as they could be. The school needs a consistent approach to ensure pupils develop their writing fluency and accuracy.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above 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 score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

663 pupils on roll, with places for 652

Eligible for free school meals10.1%

10.1%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.1%

15.1%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Gledhow Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kerr Mackie Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good48% met the expected standard
Talbot Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good87% met the expected standard
Chapel Allerton Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Parkinson
Address
Lidgett Lane, Leeds, LS8 1PL
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107904

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.