Best primary schools in Rothwell (Leeds) (2026)
Rothwell (Leeds) has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School, in the top 27% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 59%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 27% in England |
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Rothwell (Leeds) · Roman Catholic |
70% | 63% | 7% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 31% in England |
Rothwell Primary School Rothwell (Leeds) |
67% | 67% | 13% | Good | |
3 Top 32% in England |
Woodlesford Primary School Rothwell (Leeds) |
68% | 69% | 14% | Good | |
4 Bottom 18% in England |
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Rothwell (Leeds) · Church of England |
51% | 64% | 5% | Not judged | |
5 Bottom 14% in England |
Victoria Junior School Rothwell (Leeds) |
46% | 49% | 7% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 11% in England |
Oulton Primary School Rothwell (Leeds) |
46% | 42% | 2% | Good |
Other towns in West Yorkshire
- Baildon
- Batley
- Bingley
- Boston Spa
- Bradford
- Brighouse
- Castleford
- Cleckheaton
- Cross Hills and Steeton
- Dewsbury
- East Ardsley
- Elland
- Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Garforth
- Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Halifax
- Hemsworth
- Honley
- Horbury
- Huddersfield
- Ilkley
- Keighley
- Kippax
- Knottingley
- Leeds
- Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Liversedge
- Mirfield
- Morley (Leeds)
- Normanton (Wakefield)
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What is the best primary school in Rothwell (Leeds)?
On exam results over the last three years, Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Rothwell (Leeds), in the top 27% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.