Whingate Primary School
95%
Capacity
471
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Whingate Primary School
Whingate 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 471 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 498 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whingate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Beswick and Miss Karen Loney, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11757th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 171st out of 204 in Leeds.
Whingate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 170 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
Whingate Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 3 parents).
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 Whingate Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Whingate 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 | Whingate Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS12 3DS |
| Headteacher | Claire Beswick and Miss Karen Loney |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 471 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.8% |
| School Capacity | 471 / 498 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11757th of 13,686
Nationally
1277th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
171st of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
45%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
170
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whingate Road, Leeds
Leeds, LS12 3DS
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