Westbrook Lane Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
5.6x
Demand
About Westbrook Lane Primary School
Westbrook Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Westbrook Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helena Fishburn, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1576th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 204 in Leeds.
Westbrook Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 169 applications for 30 places, making it 5.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Westbrook Lane Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Westbrook Lane Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Westbrook Lane 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Westbrook Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS18 5AH |
| Headteacher | Helena Fishburn |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1576th of 13,686
Nationally
153rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
80%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
169
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
34 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
Westbrook Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS18 5AH
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