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.

Academically, Moortown’s 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results are strong across the board. In reading, 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. In maths, every single pupil (100%) met the expected standard, 26% reached the higher standard, and the average score was also 107. In writing, 94% met the expected standard and 26% achieved greater depth. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, awarded it Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That’s a clean sweep of top grades, and a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2011, where early years provision was rated Good and leadership and management was also Good. The school now holds Outstanding across the board.

Moortown offers a broad range of facilities including music rooms, a sports hall, art studios, a forest school and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, football, cross country, netball, dance and cricket, while clubs include science, chess, eco and art. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With only 4.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average — the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. Given its oversubscription, families considering Moortown should be prepared for a competitive admissions process. It’s a strong fit for parents who prioritise high academic standards and a full range of enrichment activities, and who live within the Leeds area.

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