Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
Victoria Crescent, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 55th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2013, report published 6 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2022
Pupils are happy to attend Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School. They feel valued and listened to. One pupil explained, 'Your opinion matters and is taken into account.' Many parents and staff said the same. Leaders and governors want all pupils to be happy, well informed and useful members of the community. They provide a broad and interesting curriculum. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities to be involved in school and community projects. They take pride in their work and enjoy being able to make a difference. Pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors. They are happy to talk about what they are learning and life at school. They say the 'curriculum drivers' of 'diversity, environment, democracy and community' guide them. As a result, pupils are respectful and value diversity. They care about others and the world around them. There is very little bullying in school. Leaders track behaviour carefully. When incidents do occur, they act quickly to sort them out. Pupils are pleased to see the return of the enrichment activities that had to be put on hold during the pandemic. The whole school celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in great style. Everyone took part in the 'big picnic', games, dancing and singing in the beautiful school grounds.
What the school should improve
- Pupils are not able to build consistently on what they already know in all subjects. Leaders have already broken the curriculum down into smaller, coherently sequenced components. However, the implementation of this curriculum is at an early stage in geography, history, art and design and design technology. Leaders should continue to implement their new plans in all four subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
416 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| The Froebelian School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| West End Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Valley View Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Marc Hayes
- Phone
- 01132588645
- Address
- Victoria Crescent, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4PT
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107860
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.