Best Primary Schools in Leeds 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 222 schools across Leeds. Updated with 2025–26 data.

222

Total schools

Outstanding

16%

Outstanding rate

63.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥈	St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥉	Meanwood Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
4.	Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
5.	Tranmere Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	Beecroft Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
7.	St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
8.	St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
9.	Wigton Moor Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
10.	Green Lane Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Crossley Street Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
12.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet Primary	Good	75	View school
13.	Morley Victoria Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
14.	St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
15.	Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
16.	Highfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
17.	St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
18.	Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
19.	Bramhope Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
20.	West End Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Leeds?

There are 222 primary schools in Leeds, of which 36 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Leeds?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Leeds is Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?

Primary and secondary school applications in Leeds are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Leeds council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Leeds?

16% of primary schools in Leeds are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 76.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.