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Whitkirk Primary School

Leeds, LS15 0EUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,528
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitkirk Primary School

Whitkirk Primary School is a popular choice among Leeds families, with 57 of 61 first-preference applicants securing a place in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 168 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8, which signals strong local demand. While there is no formal parent survey data available, the high first-preference conversion rate suggests that families who choose Whitkirk tend to get their wish. The school is led by headteacher Gemma Quarmby and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023 rated the school Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. Behaviour and attitudes, as well as early years provision, were both judged Outstanding, while leadership, personal development, and the quality of education were all rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTemplegate Walk, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 0EU
HeadteacherGemma Quarmby
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils386
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity386 / 420 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallDining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketGymnasticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitkirk Primary School

Whitkirk 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.