Iveson Primary School, based in Leeds, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Iveson Primary School currently has around 394 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.1%. other asian pupils make up about 15%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Iveson Rise, Leeds, LS16 6LW
Website: http://www.iveson-primary.co.uk
Telephone: 01132256868
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Hayley Marshall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107886

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 394
Number of Boys: 211
Number of Girls: 183

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British42.10%166
Other Asian15.00%59
Other (any other ethnic group)8.60%34
Pakistani8.40%33
African4.80%19
White and Asian4.80%19
White and Black Caribbean4.60%18
Other Mixed3.00%12
Other White2.50%10
Indian1.80%7
White and Black African1.30%5
Chinese1.00%4
Unclassified1.00%4
Other Black0.50%2
Caribbean0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.4)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
105.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Iveson House First School
Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Iveson Primary School
Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF
3out of 4 495 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF
- not rated 495 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ireland Wood Primary School
Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW
3out of 4 1,145 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Name RC School
Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF
- not rated 495 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbey Grange Church of England High School
Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA
- not rated 1,141 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA
3out of 4 1,141 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawnswood School
Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG
- not rated 1,155 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawnswood School
Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG
3out of 4 1,155 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tinshill Middle School
Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE
- not rated 1,239 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holt Park Middle School
Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ
- not rated 1,419 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vesper Gate Middle School
Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE
- not rated 1,782 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Middle School
Green Lane , LS16 7EZ
- not rated 2,245 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beckett Park Middle School
Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT
- not rated 2,650 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lighthouse School Leeds
Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB
3out of 4 608 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit
West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE
- not rated 1,211 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre
Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE
- not rated 1,239 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tinshill Learning Centre
Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE
- not rated 1,239 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorlands School
Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF
- not rated 1,840 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.