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Ireland Wood Primary School

Ireland Wood Primary School

Leeds, LS16 6BWPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

406

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About Ireland Wood Primary School

Ireland Wood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Ireland Wood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Blackburn, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8899th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 130th out of 204 in Leeds.

Ireland Wood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 39 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ireland Wood Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Gardening, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Ireland Wood Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRaynel Gardens, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 6BW
HeadteacherIan Blackburn
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils406
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity406 / 420 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (24 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)

8899th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 65%

948th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 63%

130th of 204

In Leeds

Top 64%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:72%
Higher:26%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:19%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:78%
Higher:28%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomArt StudiosPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubGardeningDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

132

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

36 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ireland Wood Primary School

Ireland Wood 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.

Contact Information

01132678032www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk/

Raynel Gardens, Leeds

Leeds, LS16 6BW

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Raynel Gardens, Leeds

Leeds, LS16 6BW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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