Penny Field School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QDOpen in maps

Penny Field School is a special school in Leeds for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 April 2024

Penny Field School is a calm and nurturing place to learn. The school has high expectations for the pupils who attend. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The school has carefully planned the curriculum across different pathways of learning. This enables pupils to achieve their potential. Across the school, adults ensure pupils benefit from high quality interactions. Adults support pupils' personal development with care and understanding. Warm and caring relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to feel safe. The school has successfully established clear expectations and embedded routines for pupils. These positively impact on pupils' behaviour. Parents and carers value the high levels of support the school provides. The school engages pupils in a wide range of activities to enrich their lives further. Leaders carefully plan opportunities for pupils within the local community. Pupils visit local shops and the library. This helps them to build their confidence and develop important independence skills.

What the school should improve

  • There is an inconsistent approach to the teaching of phonics. As a result, pupils who are ready to learn to read, do not make the best start to their reading journey. The school should ensure that they identify a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics and provide staff with the training and support they need to teach the chosen programme well.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

71 pupils on roll, with places for 71

Eligible for free school meals57.7%

57.7%, 31.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31%

31%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Penny Field School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ormston School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
West Oaks School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Lighthouse School Leeds2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 10.9
John Jamieson School3 milesReport card: Strong standardAttainment 8: 0.8
Armley Grange School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy special sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Hannah Duffey
Phone
01138314222
Website
pennyfield.org.uk
Address
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD
Local authority
Leeds
URN
145732

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.