Whitecote Primary School
Wellington Grove, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitecote Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 138th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 November 2022, report published 25 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 November 2022
Inspire, nurture and challenge (INC) lie at the heart of Whitecote Primary School. Pupils are keen to know if they have won the 'INC' award in weekly assemblies. Since the last inspection, leaders and governors have improved the school. Parents appreciate staff being available every day, whatever the weather. Staff and pupils are proud to show off the 'Whitecote Way'. School staff form trusted relationships with pupils. Pupils feel happy and safe. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Bullying is rare. Pupils say that when bullying happens, adults are 'brilliant at sorting things out.' Pupils' mental health has been a focus since the COVID pandemic. A new system to support pupils is in place. Specialist staff give extra help to pupils when required. This is starting to have a positive impact. For example, pupils now attend school more often. Subject leaders want pupils to know more about their community. For example, pupils learn about the Bramley born local suffragette Mary Gawthorpe. Visits bring the curriculum to life. Pupils loved their Viking visit to Murton Park. Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs, such as rugby, football and choir. The curriculum includes life-skills content, such as learning about finance. All pupils get regular opportunities to understand the importance of money.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment procedures do not enable teachers to check what pupils know and remember precisely. As a result, curriculum content in some subjects does not always match pupils' needs. Leaders should review assessment procedures so accurate information can be used by teachers to inform next steps.
- Adaptations to the curriculum for pupils with SEND are not always implemented effectively. As a result, these pupils do not receive the curriculum content they need and therefore do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that adapted planning for pupils with SEND is what they receive and that individual needs are met.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
429 pupils on roll, with places for 417
Schools near Whitecote Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 42% met the expected standard |
| Raynville Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bramley Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% 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
- Mrs Frances Stead
- Phone
- 01132164800
- Address
- Wellington Grove, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2LQ
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107970
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.