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Whingate Primary School

Leeds, LS12 3DSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#11,757
of 13,686 nationally

About Whingate Primary School

Whingate Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 170 applications for just 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those, 62 put it as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents in Leeds see something they like, even if the school’s academic results don’t place it among the highest performers locally. The school is run jointly by Claire Beswick and Miss Karen Loney, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains a Good school, with leadership and management rated Outstanding. That combination of strong leadership and high demand often signals a school that feels well-run and responsive to families, which may be what’s driving those application numbers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhingate Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS12 3DS
HeadteacherClaire Beswick and Miss Karen Loney
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils471
Free School Meals (FSM)38.8%
School Capacity471 / 498 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (12 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubBook ClubChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whingate Primary School

Whingate 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.