Primrose Lane Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westwood Way Boston Spa Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6DX |
| Phone | 01937842667 |
| Reference Number | 107869 |
Primrose Lane Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, facing challenges in its quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management. Positive strides have been made in the teaching of reading and mathematics, with staff well-trained in these core subjects. However, the school has struggled with the wider curriculum, where the organization and sequencing of learning need further development. Factors such as the lingering effects of the pandemic have impacted the pace of improvement at the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.58%
Girls: 47.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| 2 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 6 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum in mathematics with a logical sequence of learning.
- Effective teaching support for pupils in phonics and reading.
- Positive behaviour and respectful attitudes among pupils.
- Development of pupils' character, independence, and resilience.
- Good early years provision with a focus on children's interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Wider curriculum lacks effective organization to build knowledge over time.
- Inconsistency in deepening pupils' learning through curriculum tasks.
- Staff training in the wider curriculum has been less effective.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 21% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | 2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX |
0.21 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DB |
0.29 miles |
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Dowkell Lane, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AQ |
0.67 miles |
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Bramham Primary School
Clifford Road, Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6JQ |
1.1 miles |
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS |
2.22 miles |
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Crossley Street Primary School
Crossley Street, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6RT |
2.44 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby
Barley Fields Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6PR |
2.61 miles |
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Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Linton Road, Collingham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5BS |
2.69 miles |
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Deighton Gates Primary School
Deighton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7XL |
3.02 miles |
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Riverside School, Tadcaster
Wetherby Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JN |
3.59 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Station Road, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JG |
3.71 miles |
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Bardsey Primary Academy
Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9DG |
4.06 miles |
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Thorner Church of England Primary School
Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3JD |
4.07 miles |
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Tadcaster Primary Academy
Grange Avenue, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 8AN |
4.21 miles |
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Sicklinghall Community Primary School
MAIN STREET, SICKLINGHALL, WETHERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LS22 4BD |
4.57 miles |
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Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy
Southfield Lane, Tockwith, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 7RP |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF |
0.21 miles |
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Boston Spa Academy
Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RW |
0.44 miles |
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Wetherby High School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS |
2.18 miles |
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Tadcaster Grammar School
Toulston, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB |
2.52 miles |