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Pudsey Waterloo Primary

Pudsey Waterloo Primary

Leeds, LS28 7SRPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

86%

Capacity

427

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Pudsey Waterloo Primary

Pudsey Waterloo Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 499 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pudsey Waterloo Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dan White, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3709th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 204 in Leeds.

Pudsey Waterloo Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 173 applications for 54 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pudsey Waterloo Primary include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Cross Country, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Pudsey Waterloo Primary 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 Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7SR
HeadteacherDan White
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils427
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity427 / 499 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)

3709th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

367th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 25%

52nd of 204

In Leeds

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

71%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:84%
Higher:23%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:11%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:84%
Higher:32%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

75%

'23/24

71%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumLibrarySports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballCross CountryFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

54

Applications

173

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

52 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pudsey Waterloo Primary

Pudsey Waterloo Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01133230342www.pudseywaterloo.co.uk

Victoria Road, Pudsey

Leeds, LS28 7SR

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Victoria Road, Pudsey

Leeds, LS28 7SR

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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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