Shakespeare Primary School
Lincoln Road, Leeds, LS9 7NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shakespeare Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 149th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 January 2015, report published 4 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Shakespeare Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils flourish. The school has high expectations and works hard to provide the best education for all pupils. Many pupils join the school for a short period of time. A significant proportion of these pupils are unable to speak English on their arrival. On entry, pupils quickly build important knowledge and skills from their varied starting points. Highly skilled staff ensure that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are met well. Typical comments from parents and carers include: 'The school is a positive and supportive environment for our children.' Pupils build strong relationships during their time in school. Staff help children to play harmoniously at breaktimes. Behaviour is calm and purposeful. Pupils trust adults to deal with any problems they may have. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils' wider development is exceptional. The school's 'Shakespeare 60' offer ensures that pupils benefit from a wide range of educational visits, as well as visitors into school, to increase their cultural experience. Pupils enjoy the range of activities on offer, such as table tennis, football and chess. Older pupils enjoy organising charity events in the community such as collecting food at harvest time for a local food bank.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, refinements to the school's curriculum are still being embedded. In these subjects, leaders' ambition for pupils to achieve highly is not realised. The school should continue to check that teaching supports all pupils to consistently reach high standards that prepare pupils for future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
732 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Shakespeare Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Little London Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Julian Gorton
- Phone
- 01135351000
- Address
- Lincoln Road, Leeds, LS9 7NP
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107938
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.