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East Ardsley Primary Academy

Leeds, WF3 2BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#5,853
of 13,686 nationally

About East Ardsley Primary Academy

East Ardsley Primary Academy is a mixed state primary school in Leeds that is currently running at full capacity with 422 pupils against a published capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14. 2%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools and suggests a broadly mixed catchment. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 121 applications for 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 63. Of those, 42 families listed it as their first preference, and all 42 received an offer. This level of competition signals that the school is a popular choice among local families, particularly those living within its immediate catchment area. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may help families secure a place before the main reception intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFall Lane, Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 2BA
HeadteacherSarah Talbot
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity422 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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East Ardsley 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.