SchoolScoresGildersome Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Town Street, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7AB
0113 201 2450 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 10 February 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Leeds comparisons use the 16 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 171 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 64% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 49% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 86% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 58% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 51% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 62% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 71% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
63% — 2 points above the Leeds average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 113th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 113th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 116th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 123rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 128th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 124th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 179th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 165th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 170th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 120th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 125th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Birchfield Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Asquith Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Victoria Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drighlington Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churwell Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fountain Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queenswood School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Seven Hills Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fieldhead Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gildersome Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gildersome Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Gildersome Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gildersome Primary School?
91% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Gildersome Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gildersome Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Gildersome Primary School as their first choice for 34 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107848.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.