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Five Lanes Primary School

Leeds, LS12 4NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,898
of 13,686 nationally

About Five Lanes Primary School

Five Lanes Primary School in Leeds is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is currently running well above its official capacity. With 469 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly a popular choice in the area. That demand is reflected in the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 182 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.03, and only 57 of those 69 first-preference families were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school has a nursery provision and is non-denominational, with no religious character attached. Joanna Mercer is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStradbroke Way, Leeds, Leeds, LS12 4NB
HeadteacherJoanna Mercer
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils469
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity469 / 420 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningDramaCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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