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Moortown Primary School

Moortown Primary School

Leeds, LS17 6DRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

211

Pupils

9.4x

Demand

About Moortown Primary School

Moortown Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

the school is led by headteacher David Roundtree, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 832nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 204 in Leeds.

Moortown Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 281 applications for 30 places, making it 9.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Moortown Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Eco Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Moortown 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShadwell Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 6DR
HeadteacherDavid Roundtree
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)4.7%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)

832nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 10%

73rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 5%

10th of 204

In Leeds

Top 5%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

84%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:84%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:94%
Higher:26%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:100%
Higher:26%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

87%

'23/24

84%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSports HallArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballCross CountryNetballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessEco ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

281

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio9.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

31 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moortown Primary School

Moortown Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01132685915www.moortown.leeds.sch.uk/

Shadwell Lane, Leeds

Leeds, LS17 6DR

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Shadwell Lane, Leeds

Leeds, LS17 6DR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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