Manor Wood Primary School

About Manor Wood Primary School

Manor Wood Primary School in Leeds has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection, a significant step up from its previous Good rating. The inspection, carried out in early 2025, awarded top marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. This places the school among a select group: only 26 out of 221 primary schools in the Leeds local authority currently hold an Outstanding rating. The most telling exam metric for this 0-11 mixed state school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined. At 71%, this figure sits comfortably above the Leeds local authority average of 61%, confirming that the school’s strong Ofsted judgement is backed by solid academic performance.

Digging deeper into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, Manor Wood’s strengths become clearer. In reading, 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 38% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 107. Writing saw 93% at expected and 34% at the higher level. Maths was slightly lower, with 76% at expected and 33% at the higher standard, though the average score of 105 remains above the national benchmark. The school ranks 55th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds, placing it in the top 27% nationally. While progress scores are not available in the data, the high attainment levels suggest pupils are arriving well-prepared for secondary school. The parent view survey, with 180 responses, is overwhelmingly positive: 93% would recommend the school, and 96% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy there.

The school is oversubscribed, with 213 applications for 60 places in the 2025/26 intake, and 73 first-preference applications resulting in 59 offers. This high demand reflects its reputation. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, music rooms, a sensory room, forest school area, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, netball, dance, gymnastics, and cross country, while clubs range from film and science to coding and chess. The nursery provision caters for children from age 0. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language challenges, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback on SEND support is strong, with 90% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school provides the necessary help. This is a school that suits families prioritising strong academic outcomes within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

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