Cross Gates Primary School

A good foundation school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cross Gates Primary School.

Leeds, LS157NB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
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

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Poole Crescent
Leeds, LS157NB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107934
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Poole Crescent, Leeds, LS15 7NB
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The Leeds East Primary Partnership
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
266
Free School Meals
45.0% (120 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 103.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
266 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Learn, Succeed"

Resilience Responsibility Resourceful Relationships RiskTaking Reflective Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Interim Head Teacher Sophie Wilkinson, highlighting Cross Gates as a one-form-entry school for ages 2–11, a motto of Aspire, Learn, Succeed, a nurturing and inclusive ethos, high expectations, supportive relationships with families, and a call to visit the school to see its community in action.

Facilities

The Lodge (Wrap around care)

Curriculum Highlights

POWER model (a five-part framework to ensure knowledge is gained and skill is acquired) Subject Offer (Early Years, KS1 & KS2) Additional curriculum documents and plans (e.g., Big Cat Reading Book Bands, DfE Ready to Progress Maths Guidance, French Progression, Music development and progression plans, PE map long-term plan)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided via The Lodge, which offers Breakfast Club and Out of School Club.

Admissions Criteria

PAN of 30 for Reception 2026. Children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are due to start primary school in September 2026. Applications open 1 November 2025; deadline 15 January 2026. Local Authority offer day is 16 April 2026. Late applications and changes are handled according to Leeds coordinated scheme. Waiting lists are held after offer day with oversubscription criteria guiding ranking. See Cross Gates Primary Admissions Policy 2025-2026.pdf for details and terms.

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