Primrose Lane Primary School

A requires improvement foundation school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Primrose Lane Primary School.

Wetherby, LS236DX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
5 December 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westwood Way
Boston Spa
Wetherby, LS236DX
Phone
1937842667
Website
primroselane.leeds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107869
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DX
Website
http://www.primroselane.leeds.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership
Capacity
260 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
205
Free School Meals
15.1% (31 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.3 (9.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.0 per year)

Down -4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Part of Something Special"

We are Kind We are Ambitious We are Honest

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Lara Bailey; Primrose Lane is a vibrant, inclusive primary school in Boston Spa, part of the RISE programme with Roundhay School, focused on learning and wellbeing and strong partnerships with families and the WVLP.

Facilities

Secure outdoor playground Main hall used for PE and movement sessions On-site kitchen where school meals are prepared daily Extensive grounds and outdoor learning spaces Outdoor learning spaces and Forest School provision

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Strong emphasis on musical education (instruments, band, choir, productions) Outdoor learning and Forest School Zones of Regulation British Values Pupil Council Sports Leaders WOW Ambassadors Wellbeing Ambassadors Inclusive/SEND provision and Leeds Local Offer

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided by the Primrose Lane Out of School Club; the Nursery Foundation Stage page states wraparound care for all children at the Primrose Lane Out of School Club.

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