Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
About Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School sits within the Leeds local authority, a large and varied area for primary education. Among the 204 state primary schools in Leeds, it ranks 26th, placing it comfortably in the top 13% of schools in the borough. Its closest high-performing peers include Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Shadwell Primary School, and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 419 pupils, just one short of its official capacity of 420. Headteacher Marc Hayes leads a school that, in its most recent graded inspection in 2013, was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, a slight shift from its previous Outstanding rating, though the inspection was not a full graded review.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:30
Source: newlaithes.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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