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White Laith Primary School

White Laith Primary School

Leeds, LS14 2BLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

108%

Capacity

227

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About White Laith Primary School

White Laith 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 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated White Laith Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Roger Osborne, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1801st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 204 in Leeds.

White Laith Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 22 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at White Laith Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, White Laith 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNaburn Drive, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 2BL
HeadteacherRoger Osborne
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)25.7%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (12 May 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)

1801st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

173rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 25%

29th of 204

In Leeds

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

79%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:90%
Higher:14%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:17%
MathsAvg Score: 109
Expected:100%
Higher:45%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

83%

'23/24

79%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

9
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryNetballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessChoirDramaFilm ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

22

Applications

74

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

20 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About White Laith Primary School

White Laith 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.

Contact Information

01132930280www.whitelaith.leeds.sch.uk/

Naburn Drive, Leeds

Leeds, LS14 2BL

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Naburn Drive, Leeds

Leeds, LS14 2BL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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