Rufford Park Primary School

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

Leeds, LS197QR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
9 January 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
Rufford Avenue
Leeds, LS197QR
Phone
1133910906
Website
ruffordparkprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134317
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rufford Avenue, Leeds, LS19 7QR
Website
www.ruffordparkprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Aireborough Learning Partnership
Capacity
341 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
318
Free School Meals
15.7% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
318 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Happy, Healthy, Safe; Enjoying, Achieving, Influencing"

care for and value everyone in our whole school family be aware of the feelings and needs of others be polite and well behaved develop good listening and communication skills have high standards across the curriculum have high expectations develop a broad and balanced knowledge of the world in which we live be motivated and become increasingly independent learners become life-long learners be healthy respect the property of others value and care for their environment

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher expresses pride in the school and community, noting good attainment, extensive grounds and talented staff, and outlining a vision for every child to be happy, safe, achieve at all levels, be an active citizen, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego Club Gymnastics Club Dance Club Art Club Football Club

Sports

Football

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Morning session is 7:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. (£6.00); Evening session is 3:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (£12.00); Breakfast is provided before school and a nutritious snack is provided after school.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number (PAN) is 45; admissions policies are set by the Governing Body; in-year applications are accepted; for reception 2026 the PAN is 45; offers are made by Leeds City Council; waiting lists are kept until the end of each school year; infant class size appeals apply for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. See RPPS Admissions Policy 2025-26 and 2026-27.

Financial Information

BASC morning session £6.00; BASC evening session £12.00.

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