Located in Leeds, Wigton Moor Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Wigton Moor Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 7.9% 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 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 30.8%. white british pupils make up about 24.3% , followed by pakistani at 11%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Barfield Crescent, Leeds, LS17 8RU |
| Website: | www.wigtonmoor.leeds.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01132682341 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elaine Bown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107870 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 199 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 30.80% | 129 |
| White British | 24.30% | 102 |
| Pakistani | 11.00% | 46 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.90% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 6.40% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 19 |
| Chinese | 4.30% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 8 |
| African | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield First School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot First School East Moor Road , LS8 1AF | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 620 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.