Located in Leeds, Wykebeck Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Wykebeck Primary School currently has around 413 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 53.2% 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 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.2%. african pupils make up about 30.3%

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: Brander Street, Leeds, LS9 6QH
Website: www.wykebeckprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01132491525
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Vivien Watson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107933

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 09/12/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 413
Number of Boys: 236
Number of Girls: 177

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British33.20%137
African30.30%125
Other Asian9.90%41
Other White7.70%32
Pakistani4.10%17
Other Mixed2.90%12
White and Black African2.40%10
White and Black Caribbean2.20%9
Bangladeshi1.70%7
Caribbean1.50%6
Indian1.20%5
Unclassified1.20%5
White and Asian0.70%3
Other Black0.50%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.3)
Writing: Average (0.3)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
46%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
101.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wykebeck Primary School
Brander Street , Gipton LS9 6QH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wykebeck First School
Coldcotes Grove , LS9 6QJ
- not rated 94 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Nicholas RC First School
Oakwood Lane , LS9 6QY
- not rated 675 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Oakwood Lane , LS9 6QY
3out of 4 675 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Oakwood
North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ
3out of 4 955 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corpus Christi RC School
Neville Road , LS9 0TT
- not rated 1,216 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Neville Road , LS9 0TT
2out of 4 1,216 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Neville Road , LS9 0TT
- not rated 1,216 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Brigid's RC School
Torre Road , LS9 7QL
- not rated 1,731 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Foxwood School
Brooklands View , LS14 6SA
- not rated 1,775 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oak Tree Middle School
Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW
- not rated 1,011 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Farm Middle School
Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW
- not rated 1,011 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Osmanthorpe Middle School
Wykebeck Mount , LS9 0JE
- not rated 1,326 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Victoria Middle School
Raincliffe Road , LS9 9LR
- not rated 1,994 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harehills Middle School
Harehills Road , LS8 5HS
- not rated 2,034 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Thomas Danby
Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG
- not rated 2,996 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Building
North Street , LS2 7QT
- not rated 3,232 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Temple Learning Academy
Neville Road , LS15 0NN
2out of 4 1,513 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW
4out of 4 3,127 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Pivot Academy LS East
Unit 7 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF
- not rated 589 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Nowell School
Nowell View , LS9 6HL
- not rated 931 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fearnville School
Oakwood Road , LS8 3LF
- not rated 1,045 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Oakwood Pupil Support Centre
Oakwood Lane Centre , Opposite Fearnville Leisure Centre LS8 3LF
- not rated 1,045 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fearnville School
Oakwood Lane , LS8 3LF
- not rated 1,045 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.