Gledhow Primary School

About Gledhow Primary School

Parents considering Gledhow Primary School will find strong signals from other families who have been there recently. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, a very high 91% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That figure comes from 166 responses, giving it a solid base. The school is also clearly popular in the local area: for entry in 2025/26, it received 265 applications for just 76 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.49 to one. Only 54 of those places went to first-preference applicants, which tells you demand significantly outstrips supply. On the day-to-day experience, 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 93% felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication, with 96% of parents agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 96% agreeing they are made aware of what their child will learn.

Academically, Gledhow is a solidly performing primary school that sits comfortably above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is eight percentage points higher than the Leeds local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 74th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds, placing it in the top half of the city. Looking at individual subjects, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 105. In reading, 76% met the expected standard, with an average score of 106. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects was 8%. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, carried out in September 2019, the school was rated Good across the board, including for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained.

Gledhow is a larger-than-average primary school, with 674 pupils on roll against a capacity of 652, so it is operating at full stretch. It has a nursery provision for children from age three, and the school caters for pupils up to Year 6. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, below the national average. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions on offer, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. Facilities include a Forest School, a sensory room, a library, a dining hall and a chapel. There is a good selection of clubs, including eco club, chess, film club, art club, choir and gardening, and sports on offer include cricket, swimming, rounders, netball and football. This is a school that suits families who want a well-subscribed, community-focused primary with strong academic foundations and a wide range of enrichment, but they will need to be prepared for the competition for places.

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