Best Primary Schools in Leeds 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 219 schools across Leeds. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Leeds has 219 open primary schools. Of the 219 with a published Ofsted inspection, 26 (12%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Wigton Moor Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Leeds follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

219
Total schools
26
Outstanding (historic grade)
12%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Wigton Moor Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥉 Crossley Street Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Beecroft Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
7. Blenheim Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
8. Green Lane Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
10. Highfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
12. Shire Oak VC Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
13. Morley Victoria Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
14. Moortown Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
15. St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Primary
 Good 86 View school
16. West End Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
17. Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
18. Manor Wood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
19. Tranmere Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
20. East Garforth Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Leeds?
There are 219 open primary schools in Leeds (closed schools are excluded). 26 of the 219 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Leeds?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Leeds is Wigton Moor Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Leeds?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?
Primary and secondary applications in Leeds are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Leeds council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.