Lowtown Primary School

A good community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lowtown Primary School.

Pudsey, LS289BB Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 December 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kent Road
Pudsey, LS289BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107862
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kent Road, Pudsey, LS28 9BB
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
207
Free School Meals
14.5% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 108.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
207 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Bringing Learning to Life"

Respect Empathy Responsibility Honesty Resilience Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs C. Armitage: Pudsey Lowtown is a friendly, welcoming one-form entry primary school. It has been judged ‘good’ by Ofsted (2023). The curriculum is regularly refined, and leaders are ambitious for pupils academically and personally. The school emphasises growth mindset, caring for pupils, and a strong home–school partnership, with a variety of opportunities and activities for pupils to thrive.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Owltown Club

Facilities

large school field adventure playground kitchen garden woodland area pond within the school grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Space camp in Year 4 Residential trips in Year 5 and Year 6 Broad and balanced curriculum with a range of experiences

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school provision (Owltown Club) run by school staff with a variety of activities in a positive nurturing environment.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Pudsey Lowtown Primary School is governed by Leeds City Council policies. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for reception in 2026 is 30. Applications for reception for September 2026 open 1 November 2025 with national deadlines and offers made by the Local Authority. The school participates in the Leeds coordinated admissions scheme and provides information on in-year applications, appeals, and infant class size considerations. A link to the school's admission policy and details can be found through Leeds City Council resources.

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

Compare with nearby schools