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Beechwood Primary School

Leeds, LS14 6QBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#3,576
of 13,686 nationally

About Beechwood Primary School

Beechwood Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in the Leeds local authority, catering for children aged 3 to 11. It is a notably popular choice, with 141 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.39 applicants per place. The school ranks 50th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds, placing it in the top quarter of the authority. Its closest high-performing peers include Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Shadwell Primary School, and Horsforth Featherbank Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating is Parklands Primary School, just 0.6 km away, so Beechwood sits in a competitive local landscape. With a capacity of 459 pupils and a current roll of exactly that number, it is full to the brim, and its high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 40.4% — reflects a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKentmere Avenue, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 6QB
HeadteacherS Lanforth
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils459
Free School Meals (FSM)40.4%
School Capacity459 / 459 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechwood Primary School

Beechwood Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.