SchoolScoresLower Wortley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Lower Wortley Road, Leeds, LS12 4PX
0113 323 0152 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 94 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 93 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 23rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 79th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 35th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 70th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 53rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
55% — 6 points below the Leeds average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 45 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 126 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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 122nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 109th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 171st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 112th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 102nd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 94th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 105th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 82nd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 121st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 112th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 83rd highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 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
- Cobden Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Five Lanes Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whingate Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawns Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryecroft Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Cottingley 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lower Wortley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lower Wortley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lower Wortley Primary School?
90% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lower Wortley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lower Wortley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Lower Wortley Primary School as their first choice for 46 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 45 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 107972.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.