Ninelands Primary School

About Ninelands Primary School

Ninelands Primary School in Leeds is a state primary that is comfortably full but not bursting at the seams, with 443 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472. That leaves a little breathing room, though the demand for places tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 180 applications for just 56 places, meaning it was oversubscribed by a factor of 3.21. All 56 first-preference families were offered a spot, which suggests that while competition is real, being strategic with your application can pay off. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average: just 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with around 23% nationally. That figure also sits well below the Leeds local authority average for primary schools, which tends to hover closer to 18-20%. This demographic profile, combined with the high application numbers, points to a school that is popular with local families who may be prioritising academic outcomes and a stable, well-regarded environment.

Academically, Ninelands performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Leeds LA average of 61%. That places the school 82nd out of 221 primaries in the authority, and in the top 50% nationally. Where Ninelands really shines is in reading: 82% of pupils hit the expected standard and 37% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths is also strong, with 75% at expected and an average score of 104. Writing is slightly lower at 78% expected, but still above the LA norm. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in May 2023, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. Its previous graded inspection in 2012 gave it an Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a step down, but the school has held steady since then.

The school offers a broad range of facilities for a primary, including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, art studios and an ICT suite. Sports provision covers tennis, football, cricket and rounders, while clubs extend to book club, drama, coding and science club. Ninelands also has a nursery provision, which is a practical bonus for families with younger children. Its SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. For families weighing up options, Ninelands is a strong, well-subscribed local choice that delivers above-average results without the pressure of an Outstanding label. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Green Lane Primary Academy, just 0.7 km away, so it is worth comparing the two if you are in catchment for both.

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