Located in Leeds, Low Road Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Low Road Primary School currently has around 192 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 24.5% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.8%. indian pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by other white at 10.9%

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: Belinda Street, Leeds, LS10 2PS
Website: www.musicfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01132716051
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andy Gamble
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107957

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 192
Number of Boys: 98
Number of Girls: 94

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.80%86
Indian17.70%34
Other White10.90%21
African9.40%18
Other Mixed4.70%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%5
Other Black2.60%5
White and Black Caribbean1.60%3
Pakistani1.00%2
Gypsy/Roma1.00%2
White and Asian1.00%2
Chinese1.00%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Well Above Average (6.1)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
76%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
112.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 514 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Low Road Primary School
Belinda Street , Off Church Street LS10 2PS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Road First School
Low Road , Hunslet LS10 2PS
- not rated 26 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Church Street , Hunslet LS10 2QY
- not rated 361 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
Church Street , Hunslet LS10 2QY
- not rated 377 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Joseph Street , Hunslet LS10 2AD
3out of 4 563 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Copperfields College
Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB
- not rated 1,390 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Green High School
Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB
- not rated 1,390 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Green High School
Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB
- not rated 1,390 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University Technical College Leeds
2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA
3out of 4 1,408 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
South Leeds High School
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 1,723 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet CofE Middle School
Church Street , LS10 2QY
- not rated 361 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arthur Greenwood Middle School
Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA
- not rated 1,771 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belle Isle Middle School
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 2,046 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 2,161 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillside County Middle School
Beeston Road , LS11 8ND
- not rated 2,192 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Mathematics School
105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS
- not rated 2,964 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Building
North Street , LS2 7QT
- not rated 3,078 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Gate Centre
Sussex Gardens , LS10 2LA
- not rated 514 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
LS-TEN
Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT
- not rated 1,184 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Brierley
Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BA
- not rated 1,368 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Victory Academy
Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY
- not rated 1,492 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn Reach Academy
Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN
- not rated 1,676 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.