Classpot

Alder Tree Primary Academy

Leeds, LS7 2DRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#6,398
of 13,686 nationally

About Alder Tree Primary Academy

Alder Tree Primary Academy sits within the Leeds local authority, a large urban area with 221 primary schools. In the most recent rankings based on the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, the school placed 98th out of 204 schools in Leeds, putting it in the top half of the authority. Its top-performing local peers include Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Shadwell Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Manor Wood Primary School, 1.3 kilometres away. Alder Tree itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in November 2023, a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019 when it was judged Inadequate overall. The school is led by headteacher Kate Burton and serves 306 pupils aged 3 to 11, with a capacity of 420 places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPotternewton Mount, Leeds, Leeds, LS7 2DR
HeadteacherKate Burton
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils306
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity306 / 420 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketGymnasticsNetballRoundersCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChessEco ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Alder Tree Primary Academy

Alder Tree Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.