Woodlesford Primary School
Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodlesford Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 48th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2023, report published 27 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2023
Respect, kindness and perseverance are at the heart of the high-quality education that pupils who attend Woodlesford Primary School receive. Pupils exemplify their school values and can explain how these help them to behave well. Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They love coming to school and enjoy all aspects of school life. Pupils speak warmly about the staff in school. They know that adults are there to help them with their learning and to keep them safe. Pupils feel safe in school because 'there are so many adults around, we have people that can protect us'. Pupils and staff demonstrate high levels of respect for each other. Staff talk about the pastoral, nurturing approach in school where 'children are at the heart of everything'. Bullying and incidents of poor behaviour are rare. Pupils are confident that staff would deal with any issues that arise. Leaders have ensured that children are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils talk confidently about the importance of equality and the celebration of difference. They understand tolerance. The balance between academic achievement and personal development means that pupils present as positive, polite, respectful and articulate members of the school community. Pupils enjoy the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. Parents value this.
What the school should improve
- Following the disruption caused by the pandemic, pupils' attainment and progress in writing for key stage 2 pupils have dipped. As a result, their achievement in writing is not as strong as achievement in reading and maths. Leaders need to continue to embed the planned curriculum so that the current approach to the teaching of writing leads to sustained improvements in writing outcomes for pupils at key stage 2.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
442 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Woodlesford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Swillington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Abidi
- Phone
- 01133934416
- Address
- Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RD
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107834
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.