West End Primary School
108%
Capacity
259
Pupils
5.8x
Demand
About West End Primary School
West End 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 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West End Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher R Yeadon, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 2007th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 204 in Leeds.
West End Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 175 applications for 30 places, making it 5.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West End Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, West End 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 | West End Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS18 5JP |
| Headteacher | R Yeadon |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.5% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 240 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2007th of 13,686
Nationally
191st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
33rd of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
175
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West End Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS18 5JP
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