Shire Oak VC Primary School
Wood Lane, Headingley, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS6 2DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shire Oak VC Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 19th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 April 2015, report published 15 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
Shire Oak is a nurturing and inclusive school. It receives high praise from pupils and families. They are overwhelmingly proud of the school and the care they receive from adults. The needs of pupils are at the heart of this school's ethos. This is a school that is 'rooted in the community'. The enjoyment of being at this school is reflected in the consistently high rates of attendance. Pupils work with focus in class and have a thirst for knowledge. Children in early years sing a song to work together when returning from outdoors. They tidy up and then promptly sit in their places eager to learn. Pupils are responsive to adults and demonstrate high levels of engagement. They are respectful and articulate their learning well. Older pupils support younger children. They act as role models during themed afternoons and at lunchtimes. The school sets high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them. Pupils understand the clear school principles of 'be kind, be safe and be your best'. They say that the school rules are fair and that reasonable decisions help them to reflect. When pupils struggle with the rules, they are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive. This helps them to successfully manage the school day and grow their confidence. This happy, nurturing environment is 'growing citizens of the future'.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils struggle to make links with key knowledge over time. This limits their deeper understanding of the subject and their ability to connect this knowledge to new learning. The school needs to ensure that pupils regularly revisit previous subject learning so that they make links with key knowledge between topics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Shire Oak VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Brudenell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Weetwood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Richmond House School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jane Astrid Devane
- Phone
- 01132755890
- Address
- Wood Lane, Headingley, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS6 2DT
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 131570
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.