- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
71 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 479
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in LS8
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: LS8 is a postcode district in Leeds with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1911 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All LS8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LS8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LS8
11 in LS8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
444 first choices, 232 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 2,554
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS8 2QJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 241
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.1
Top Secondary Schools in LS8
2 in LS8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
444 first choices, 232 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 2,554
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in LS8
8 in LS8, highest Ofsted grade first
22 Street Lane Nursery
Leeds, LS8 2ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shantona Women and Family Services
Leeds, LS8 5AW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Springwood Nursery
Leeds, LS8 2QA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LS8
2 in LS8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
444 first choices, 232 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 2,554
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
John Jamieson School
Leeds, LS8 2PW · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.5%
- Pupils
- 460
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.0
Special Schools in LS8
1 in LS8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
John Jamieson School
Leeds, LS8 2PW · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.5%
- Pupils
- 460
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LS8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LS8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LS8 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LS8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LS8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LS8?
LS8 has 19 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LS8?
The highest-ranked schools in LS8 on Eduscope are Talbot Primary School, Roundhay School, Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in LS8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in LS8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.