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Lawns Park Primary School

Leeds, LS12 5EXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,725
of 13,686 nationally

About Lawns Park Primary School

Lawns Park Primary School in Leeds is a state primary that is clearly popular with local families. With 236 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating above its official limit, and the demand is backed up by admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 92 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.07 to one. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that most families who put it top got in, but competition remains stiff. The school serves a community with a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school's academic results, as schools with higher FSM percentages often face additional challenges. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 3, with a nursery on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChapel Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS12 5EX
HeadteacherSimon Chapman
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)29.4%
School Capacity236 / 210 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketFootballDanceCross CountrySwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaEco ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Lawns Park 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.