Moortown Primary School
About Moortown Primary School
Moortown Primary School sits well above the Leeds local authority average for primary schools, with 84% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, compared to the LA average of 61%. That 23-point gap is significant and places the school 10th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds, putting it in the top 5% locally. It also ranks in the top 5% nationally. The school is heavily oversubscribed — for 30 places in 2025/26, there were 281 applications, a ratio of over nine to one, and 31 first-preference applications for those 30 places. That level of demand reflects a reputation that parents clearly trust. The school is led by headteacher David Roundtree and has a non-religious character, serving 211 pupils aged 4 to 11, just over its official capacity of 210.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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