Kerr Mackie Primary School, based in Leeds, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community 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.
Kerr Mackie Primary School currently has around 450 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 35.1%. white british pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by other mixed at 13.6%
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.
| Address: | Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1NE |
| Website: | www.kmps.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01133368499 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs K Furlong |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107910 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 476 |
| Number of Pupils: | 450 |
| Number of Boys: | 234 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 35.10% | 158 |
| White British | 20.90% | 94 |
| Other Mixed | 13.60% | 61 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.70% | 30 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.40% | 29 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 12 |
| African | 2.20% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gledhow First School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School 18 North Lane , LS8 2QJ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School 18 North Lane , LS8 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braim Wood Boys' High School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kauthar Girls Academy Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alcuin School 64 Woodland Lane , LS7 4PD | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.