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Westgate Primary School

Leeds, LS21 3JSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,997
of 13,686 nationally

About Westgate Primary School

Westgate Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 92 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07, meaning more than three families applied for every available spot. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it first, the school is a realistic and achievable option. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Chris Short. It is non-religious and sits within the Leeds local authority. With 236 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is running slightly over its official number, which is another sign of its local draw.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressScarborough Road, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3JS
HeadteacherChris Short
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity236 / 210 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsNetballSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Westgate 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.