White Laith Primary School

About White Laith Primary School

White Laith Primary School in Leeds holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with inspectors noting that the school remains Good in an ungraded visit. But the real story is in the exam results. In the 2023/24 academic year, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the Leeds local authority average of 61%. That places the school 29th out of 204 primary schools in the city, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. Maths is a particular strength: every single pupil reached the expected standard, and 45% achieved the higher standard. Reading and writing also performed strongly, with 90% and 79% hitting the expected mark respectively. The school’s overall ranking score of 79 puts it among the top performers in Yorkshire and the Humber, and 14th percentile nationally.

Digging deeper into the Ofsted history, the school has maintained a Good overall effectiveness rating across both its graded inspections, with leadership and management also rated Good. The early years provision, however, was judged Outstanding in the most recent graded inspection back in 2011, and the 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school continues to deliver. While Progress 8 scores aren’t available for this primary, the raw attainment data tells a clear story: White Laith is punching above the local average by a significant margin. The 7% of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects is modest, but the consistency in maths is notable. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Beechwood Primary, 1.7 km away, but White Laith’s results suggest it’s a strong contender in its own right.

The school is oversubscribed — 74 applications for 22 places in 2025/26, a ratio of 3.36 to one, with 20 first-preference offers made. That’s a competitive entry point, so families should plan accordingly. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, music rooms, art studios, and a chapel, plus playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports offered are cross country, netball, athletics and rounders, with clubs ranging from science and chess to choir and film club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional needs, speech and language, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. With a nursery on site and 25.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, White Laith serves a diverse community. It’s a good fit for families who want strong academic outcomes in a state primary without the pressure of an Outstanding label, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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