Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
Station Road, Scholes, Leeds, LS15 4BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 87th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 11 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils and adults value being part of this happy and kind community. Warm relationships between staff and pupils reflect the school's ethos, 'a happy and healthy place to learn'. Pupils are courteous to each other and to those visiting their school. They have a strong sense of acceptance of others. Parents and carers value the work the school does. One said: 'The school has helped to develop our child to be a strong and confident young person. As parents, we are extremely grateful.' There is a shared aim that pupils at Scholes (Elmet) will be well prepared for their next steps in education. High expectations are in place for all pupils. The school has made significant adaptations to the teaching of English and mathematics. These have been effective in securing pupils' knowledge. Pupils receive many opportunities to practise and revisit key learning. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils are given the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports. After-school clubs, including LEGO club, karate and choir, are well attended. Pupils are eager and proud to take on positions of responsibility. They support younger pupils effectively and sensitively in their roles as librarians and mental health ambassadors. They model the school's expectations well.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not have a good enough understanding of different faiths and cultures. Although they know to respect difference and are tolerant of others with various needs, pupils are not as aware as they should be of the similarities and differences associated with world religions and the beliefs others may have. The school should ensure that pupils have the knowledge and understanding of different cultures, faiths and religions in order to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
340 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes Dyke Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Swarcliffe Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| White Laith Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Manston Primary | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% 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 David Roundtree
- Phone
- 01132649149
- Address
- Station Road, Scholes, Leeds, LS15 4BJ
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107813
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.