SchoolScoresParklands Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Dufton Approach, Leeds, LS14 6ED
0113 293 0282 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 September 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 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 43rd 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. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 39th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 28th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 61st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
49 pupils in this year group.
45% — 16 points below the Leeds average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 86 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 48th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.4% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 103rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 70th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 164th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 172nd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 26.6% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 155th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 146th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 88th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 139th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 71st highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Seacroft Grange Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cross Gates Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swarcliffe Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manston Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manston St James Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Templenewsam Halton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklands Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Parklands Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Parklands Primary School?
88% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Parklands Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Parklands Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Parklands Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 27 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 107943.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.