These are the 14 best-rated primary schools in Leeds, based on key stage 2 performance data.
With half-term upon us and secondary school pupils studying hard for their GCSE and A Level exams, the Yorkshire Evening Post took a look at the best-performing Leeds primary schools based on the latest Department for Education rankings.
We have ranked the city’s 14 best primary schools based on those that had the highest number of pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025.
At the end of key stage 2 each academic year, pupils in Year 6 take national curriculum tests in: English grammar, punctuation and spelling, English reading and mathematics.
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7. Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, located on Lidgett Lane, Roundhay, had 87 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Tony Johnson
8. Shakespeare Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School, located on Lincoln Road, Leeds, had 87 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Google
9. Harehills Primary School
Harehills Primary School, located on Darfield Road, Harehills, had 85 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Google
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10. Bankside Primary School
Bankside Primary School, located on Shepherds Lane, Harehills, had 84 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Tony Johnson
11. Hovingham Primary School
Hovingham Primary School, located on Hovingham Avenue, Harehills, had 83 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Simon Hulme
12. Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, located on St Anthony's Drive, Beeston, had 79 pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. | Google