Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards.
Blenheim primary was praised for its continued “strive for excellence” after a first ever 'outstanding' grade while Christ Church Upper Armley primary was praised for a “an ethos of inclusion” after completing an impressive ratings turnaround.
Here are the 22 Leeds primary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, rated by Ofsted so far in 2023. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
13. Elements Primary School - Good
Inspectors visiting Elements Primary School praised its high ambitions for pupils, its strong curriculum. The report said: "This is a school where leaders welcome and encourage pupils to be ‘world-changers’." Photo: Dean Atkins Photography
14. Calverley Parkside Primary School - Good
Inspectors visiting Calverley Parkside Primary School said: "Pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ learning. They have designed curriculums that are ambitious." Photo: Google
15. Otley the Whartons Primary School - Good
Visiting inspectors said: "Otley The Whartons is a caring school that is well regarded by its community. There are high expectations of all pupils. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy attending. Pupils say they feel safe and trust the adults to look after them." Photo: Google
16. Spring Bank Primary School - Requires Improvement
Inspectors visiting Spring Bank Primary School said: “The school should take further action to rapidly improve the knowledge and competencies of recently appointed governors so that they fulfil their core strategic functions effectively and improve the quality of the school improvement plan so that it is fit for purpose.” Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
17. Cobden Primary School - Requires improvement
Inspectors visiting Cobden Primary School said: "Adults have not been trained sufficiently well to teach the new phonics scheme. Pupils take too long to become fluent readers and not enough meet the national standard in phonics." Photo: Steve Riding
18. Shadwell Primary School - Requires improvement
Inspectors visiting Shadwell Primary School said: "Unfortunately, the positive experiences of pupils are not reflected in the experiences of staff. Too many staff feel that leaders, including governors, are not sufficiently mindful of their workload and that they are not treated in a sufficiently equitable or respectful manner." Photo: Gary Longbottom