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Shakespeare Primary School

Leeds, LS9 7NPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
80 1st-choice / 83 places
Ranking
#11,259
of 13,686 nationally

About Shakespeare Primary School

Shakespeare Primary School in Leeds is a significantly oversubscribed state primary, and the numbers help explain why. With 738 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is operating well above its intended size, a clear signal of local demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 162 applications for 83 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95, and 80 of those offers went to first-preference families. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: 40.1% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is substantially higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This suggests a school serving a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet one that remains a popular first choice for local families. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLincoln Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7NP
HeadteacherJulian Gorton
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils738
Free School Meals (FSM)40.1%
School Capacity738 / 630 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisCross CountryAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Shakespeare 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.