Lawns Park Primary School
Chapel Lane, Old Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lawns Park Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 142nd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2020, report published 26 May 2020
- 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 28 January 2025
Pupils are happy at this vibrant school. They are proud of their school. It is at the heart of the local community. Parents and carers are supportive and engage positively with leaders and staff. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. Published outcomes reflect these high expectations. Pupils' attainment in subjects such as phonics and key stage 2 mathematics are above national averages. Pupils display a passion for learning and enthusiastically engage in their lessons. They embody the school values of perseverance, positivity, patience and politeness. Teachers recognise when pupils display these values. Pupils appreciate this recognition. Pupils feel safe at the school. They know they have trusted staff to report any concerns to. Pupils know that the adults in school care and will follow up on these concerns. Pupils attend a range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. These include boxing, cooking, board games and performing arts. These help pupils to develop their talents and interests. All pupils have the chance to play a musical instrument in a band. This helps pupils to develop a love of music.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school does not make sure that teachers assess pupils' understanding effectively. As a result, teachers do not identify and resolve some misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should revise its approach to assessing pupils' understanding so teachers can deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding.
- The school's work to improve attendance has not helped some disadvantaged pupils to attend regularly enough. These pupils miss important learning. The school should continue to strengthen and develop its attendance processes to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Lawns Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 49% met the expected standard |
| Cobden Primary School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Whingate Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lower Wortley Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Greenhill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% 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
- Mr Simon Chapman
- Phone
- 01132637364
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Old Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EX
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107973
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.