Whingate Primary School
Whingate Road, Leeds, LS12 3DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whingate Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 156th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 February 2014, report published 27 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Whingate is a friendly school. Pupils enjoy learning here. They are happy and safe. The school has personalised its aspirational curriculum to include important themes. They include 'communicate, live healthily, accept and respect, understand the wider world, dream big and explore'. Adults have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. This begins in the early years, where children learn about their emotions. When pupils struggle with behaviour, the school supports them to be successful. 'Chill out' and 'reflection' zones help pupils take time to regulate their own behaviour. The four 'Whingate Superhero' characters encourage pupils' positive attitudes to learning. Pupils learn to be resourceful, reflective, resilient and responsible. School life extends beyond the academic. Pupils work together on local projects. They join in with litter picking and raising funds for the children's hospital. Pupils learn about different beliefs. They value the fact that they all have a voice and different views and can learn from each other. They say that all have equal opportunities. Visits from outside agencies, such as the St Giles Trust, support pupils' learning. They help pupils to know how to keep themselves safe from local risks. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not connect new learning with what pupils have learned before. This means that pupils do not deepen their knowledge of a subject over time. The school should support teachers to ensure that new learning builds directly on what pupils have learned previously.
- A significant number of pupils have poor attendance. This means that they do not benefit from the education and experiences the school offers. The school must maintain a strong focus on improving pupils' attendance and punctuality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
464 pupils on roll, with places for 498
Schools near Whingate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Five Lanes Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Ryecroft Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Lower Wortley Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 55% 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
- Miss Claire Beswick and Miss Karen Loney
- Phone
- 01132638910
- Address
- Whingate Road, Leeds, LS12 3DS
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107969
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.