Kerr Mackie Primary School

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

Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kerr Mackie Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 78th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 May 2022, report published 5 July 2022

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 11 May 2022

Pupils are proud to be part of the Kerr Mackie community. They enjoy their lessons and the good friends that they have. They say that this is a school that welcomes new people, who quickly settle in and are happy here. Leaders, governors and staff have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve. They are determined to continue improving so that they can provide the best academic and social education. Adults and pupils share the strong school values of the '5Cs' (community, challenge, confidence, curiosity and care). Pupils understand the '5Cs' and put these values into practice. Pupils are keen to learn and to talk to visitors about what they have learned. They behave well most of the time, in lessons and at break and lunchtimes. There is very little bullying. Pupils say when it does happen, adults quickly sort it out. They say the anti-bullying ambassadors do a good job. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the opportunity to be involved in clubs and activities outside of the school day. The Year 6 pupils are particularly looking forward to taking part in exciting outdoor activities on their residential visit. Everyone enjoys the special days when they raise money to help others.

What the school should improve

  • Until recently, the curriculum in early years was not as developed as that in the rest of school. Some children did not achieve as well as they could. Recently, leaders have taken steps to improve the curriculum in early years and significant improvement has already taken place. Leaders should continue with their plans to embed the new curriculum and ensure it is followed consistently.
  • Some pupils do not attend school every day as they should. Leaders should continue with their work to help parents to understand the importance of regular school attendance so that pupils can consistently access the good quality of education on offer.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

448 pupils on roll, with places for 476

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language45.5%

45.5%, 23.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.1%

1.1%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kerr Mackie Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Gledhow Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Bracken Edge Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good48% met the expected standard
Hovingham Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs K Furlong
Address
Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1NE
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107910

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.