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.

Leeds has 222 primary schools, of which 27 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 182 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Leeds are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wigton Moor Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 68 schools in Leeds. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Leeds follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

222
Total schools
27
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
63.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Leeds?
There are 222 primary schools in Leeds, of which 27 (12%) 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 Wigton Moor 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?
12% of primary schools in Leeds are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.