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Seven Hills Primary School

Leeds, LS27 8LAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#7,410
of 13,686 nationally

About Seven Hills Primary School

Seven Hills Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with a parent recommendation rate of 92% according to the most recent Parent View data. The school is significantly oversubscribed, receiving 183 applications for just 44 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4. 16. Of those 183 applicants, 42 were offered a place as a first preference, which suggests strong local demand. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, located in the Leeds borough, and has a nursery provision. It currently has 437 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 420, and 18. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The headteacher is Richard Catherall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAppleby Way, Leeds, Leeds, LS27 8LA
HeadteacherRichard Catherall
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils437
Free School Meals (FSM)18.4%
School Capacity437 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

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Seven Hills 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.