Shakespeare Primary School
URN: 107938 • Leeds LS9 7NP
Overview
- Name
- Shakespeare Primary School
- URN
- 107938
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julian Gorton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01135351000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lincoln Road, Leeds LS9 7NP
Summary
Shakespeare Primary School is a mixed community school located in Leeds, serving 738 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive. The ethos emphasizes respect, care, and a love of learning, with strong partnerships between home and school encouraged to enhance each child's educational experience.
The curriculum, described as a "Curriculum of Excellence from the Heart of Leeds," focuses on developing essential skills in English and mathematics while promoting active citizenship and environmental awareness. It is designed to be dynamic and experiential, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also understand their role in shaping their community and the wider world.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.10%), Shakespeare Primary School prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school aims to create a safe and enjoyable learning atmosphere, where every child is encouraged to succeed and develop holistically.
The curriculum, described as a "Curriculum of Excellence from the Heart of Leeds," focuses on developing essential skills in English and mathematics while promoting active citizenship and environmental awareness. It is designed to be dynamic and experiential, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also understand their role in shaping their community and the wider world.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.10%), Shakespeare Primary School prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school aims to create a safe and enjoyable learning atmosphere, where every child is encouraged to succeed and develop holistically.
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 738
- Boys
- 363
- Girls
- 375
- FSM %
- 40.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 738 | 363 | 375 | 630 | 40.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 739 | 372 | 367 | 630 | 40.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 720 | 361 | 359 | 630 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 720 | 361 | 359 | 630 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 714 | 372 | 342 | 630 | 45.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 715 | 365 | 350 | 630 | 37.40 |
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