Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a large, 3 form entry, primary school, situated in Beeston, only 10 minutes from the centre of Leeds. We are proud to be an inclusive school, providing a high quality, creative and challenging education, in which children can allow their self esteem to grow and to reach their full potential. Our children, staff, governors and parents are working hard to ensure that Hugh Gaitskell is the best that it can be.

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School - helping children find their future.

'Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the following comment sums up the views of many of them, 'all the teaching staff and everyone who works in the school are very approachable and always willing to help and advise us'

Pupils feel valued and are proud of the part they play in school life.

There are good relationships between pupils and teachers, and pupils show respect for each other. Teachers are enthusiastic and pupils describe their lessons as 'fun' and 'exciting'.

Pupils make a full contribution to the life of the school and are involved in a range of activities with the local community and the city of Leeds. Pupils enjoy their time at school and develop positive attitudes to learning and good relationships. They feel safe and valued and say, 'School is good fun we are like a big family'.

Ofsted, September 2008

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.