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Scholes (Elmet) Primary School

Leeds, LS15 4BJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#4,274
of 13,686 nationally

About Scholes (Elmet) Primary School

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the Leeds borough. It is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school offered 39 places and received 123 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.15. Of those applications, 36 were first-preference, meaning every first-choice applicant was offered a place, but the school is clearly in high demand. The school currently has 334 pupils against a capacity of 280, so it is operating above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), indicating a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider population. The school has a nursery provision, offering early years education from age 3, and its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', so it is a non-denominational community school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 4BJ
HeadteacherDavid Roundtree
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils334
Free School Meals (FSM)10.5%
School Capacity334 / 280 (119% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirEco ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Scholes (Elmet) Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.