Methley Primary School

About Methley Primary School

Methley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 498 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Methley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sallie Elliott, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3558th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 204 in Leeds.

Methley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Methley Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Methley 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.

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