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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Leeds, LS9 7PYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#12,353
of 13,686 nationally

About Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Ebor Gardens Primary Academy is a state primary in Leeds that clearly commands strong local confidence. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 138 applications for just 43 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.21, meaning more than three families applied for every spot. Of those, 40 first-preference families were offered places, suggesting that for many it is their top choice. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer demand speaks volumes about its reputation among local families. The school is led by headteacher Natalie Wathen and caters to children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed, non-religious state school with a capacity of 420 pupils and currently has 419 on roll, so it is effectively full.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEbor Gardens Primary Academy, Ebor Gardens Primary Academy, Rigton Drive, Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7PY
HeadteacherNatalie Wathen
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)44.5%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCricketNetballDanceFootballAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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