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Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Leeds, LS17 9LHPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#322 of 13,686 nationally

About Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with oversubscription figures that speak for themselves. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 60 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4:1. Of those applications, 12 were first-preference choices, and 10 families were offered a place in the first round. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Alistair Ratcliffe. It currently has 100 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 105, and 9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHarrogate Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 9LH
HeadteacherAlistair Ratcliffe
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity100 / 105 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCross CountryFootballGymnasticsCricketAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: harewood.leeds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.