Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Vaughan, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8125th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 118th out of 204 in Leeds.
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 22 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Whinmoor Crescent, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 1EG |
| Headteacher | Leanne Vaughan |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 236 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8125th of 13,686
Nationally
860th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
118th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Whinmoor Crescent, Leeds
Leeds, LS14 1EG
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