Schools in and around Adel (LS16)

Data updated October 2026

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Primary schools near Adel (LS16)

Here are primary schools in and around Adel (LS16), Leeds. A postcode district is not a catchment area, so this list includes the nearest schools just outside it as well — always check the school and your local authority for who can actually apply.

Among the schools graded the older way, 100% were judged Good or Outstanding, with 1 rated Outstanding.

Bramhope Primary School comes out highest among Adel (LS16)'s primary schools on our score, followed by St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth. The score is a rough shortlisting guide built from each school’s latest inspection, not an official Ofsted judgement, so open any school that interests you and read its full report.

For families considering special educational needs (SEN) support, primary schools here have on average about 16.1% of pupils on SEN support and about 2.9% with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan (national averages are roughly 13% and 4-5% respectively). This indicates how common SEN provision is locally — context only, not a measure of quality; always contact a school's SENCo to discuss your child's needs.

14 of these schools were inspected in the last five years.

If you're after a particular kind of school, Adel (LS16) has 6 faith schools among its primary schools. Admission rules for these differ — check each school's criteria with the school and your local authority.

On intake, about 16.1% of pupils at these primary schools are eligible for free school meals on average, close to the national average of roughly a quarter. This is background context to read results fairly — schools serving more disadvantage often add a lot of value that raw results understate — not a measure of quality, and not part of our score.

Primary schools here range from about 202 to 431 pupils (typically around 314), so there's a mix of smaller and larger settings to weigh up.

Based on the MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation, Adel (LS16) is less deprived than the national average. Note this data relates to the wider neighbourhood, not the school. It is provided as context but is not a measure of the schools’ quality.

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1Bramhope Primary School43130.6LS16 9ALAreas graded, lowest: OutstandingOfsted inspection (individual areas graded)
2St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth21030LS18 5ABOutstandingInspected under the pre-2024 framework
3Adel Primary School23929.9LS16 8DYReport card, lowest area: Strong standardReport card (framework from Nov 2025)
4Hawksworth Wood Primary School34124LS5 3QEAreas graded, lowest: GoodOfsted inspection (individual areas graded)
5Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School20228.9LS16 8EXAreas graded, lowest: GoodOfsted inspection (individual areas graded)
6St Chad's Church of England Primary School24429LS16 5QRGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
7Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School38127.2LS16 7EZGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
8St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School40130LS18 5BLGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
9Broadgate Primary School42128.1LS18 5AFGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
10Cookridge Primary School31426.2LS16 7DHGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
11Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy20429.1LS16 6NFGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
12Ireland Wood Primary School38627.6LS16 6BWGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
13Weetwood Primary School24229.8LS16 5NWGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
14Westbrook Lane Primary School21230.3LS18 5AHReport card, lowest area: Needs attentionReport card (framework from Nov 2025)
15Iveson Primary School37919.1LS16 6LWInspected — standards maintained (no overall grade)Ungraded Ofsted inspection

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