Weetwood Primary School
124%
Capacity
260
Pupils
6.7x
Demand
About Weetwood Primary School
Weetwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 260 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (124% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Weetwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Ellison - Headteacher, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 204 in Leeds.
Weetwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 195 applications for 29 places, making it 6.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Weetwood Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Weetwood Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Weetwood Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 5NW |
| Headteacher | Anna Ellison - Headteacher |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 260 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.9% |
| School Capacity | 260 / 210 (124% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2547th of 13,686
Nationally
242nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
36th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
31%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
195
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Weetwood Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS16 5NW
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