Churwell Primary Academy
About Churwell Primary Academy
Churwell Primary Academy is a state-funded, mixed primary school in the Leeds local authority, serving children from age 3 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape: Leeds has 221 primary schools in total, and Churwell is one of many rated Good by Ofsted, while 26 schools in the authority hold Outstanding status. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Morley Victoria Primary School, just 1. 2 kilometres away. Among its local peers, the top-ranked schools in the area include Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Shadwell Primary School, both with a ranking score of 90, followed by St Philip's Catholic Primary School at 87. Churwell itself does not appear among these top peers, but its position in a strong local field means parents comparing options will find a range of high-performing neighbours. The school has a capacity of 498 and offers nursery provision, making it a full primary option from early years through to Year 6.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2020Latest monitoring visit (12 Feb 2020): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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