Little London Academy
59%
Capacity
374
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Little London Academy
Little London Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Little London Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sam Done, it falls under Leeds local authority.
Little London Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 50 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Little London Academy include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Little London Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Meanwood Street, Leeds, Leeds, LS7 1SR |
| Headteacher | Sam Done |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.5% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 630 (59% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Meanwood Street, Leeds
Leeds, LS7 1SR
Meanwood Street, Leeds
Leeds, LS7 1SR
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