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Methley Primary School

Leeds, LS26 9HTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,558
of 13,686 nationally

About Methley Primary School

Methley Primary School is a state primary in Leeds that is clearly in demand. With 436 pupils on roll against a capacity of 498, the school is not yet full, but its admission data for the 2025/26 intake tells a different story. The school received 87 total applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.45 applicants per place. Of those, 63 were first-preference applications, and all 60 places went to first-preference families. That level of competition suggests strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 8.1%, well below the national average for primary schools, which typically hovers around 23-24%. This positions Methley as serving a relatively affluent catchment, though the school’s SEND register covers a broad range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Physical Disability, indicating an inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSavile Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS26 9HT
HeadteacherSallie Elliott
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity436 / 498 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaCodingGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: methleyprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Methley 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.