Schools & Childcare
Schools, nurseries, and childcare options near Skelton Gate.
Term Dates
Leeds City Council dates — academies and faith schools may differ. Each school sets 5 training days independently. Source: Leeds.gov.uk.
2026–2027
1 Sep – 23 Oct 2026
26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026
2 Nov – 18 Dec 2026
21 Dec – 1 Jan 2027
4 Jan – 12 Feb 2027
15 Feb – 19 Feb 2027
22 Feb – 2 Apr 2027
5 Apr – 16 Apr 2027
19 Apr – 28 May 2027
31 May – 4 Jun 2027
7 Jun – 22 Jul 2027
23 Jul – 3 Sep 2027
2027–2028
6 Sep – 22 Oct 2027
25 Oct – 29 Oct 2027
1 Nov – 17 Dec 2027
20 Dec – 3 Jan 2028
4 Jan – 18 Feb 2028
21 Feb – 25 Feb 2028
28 Feb – 31 Mar 2028
3 Apr – 17 Apr 2028
18 Apr – 26 May 2028
29 May – 2 Jun 2028
5 Jun – 26 Jul 2028
27 Jul – 1 Sep 2028
Dates updated manually — check Leeds.gov.uk for any corrections.
Nursery
Cheeky Monkey Day Nursery
Ages: 3 months - 5 years
Distance: 2 miles
Admissions:
Open enrolment. Funded places available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Contact the nursery to arrange a visit.
Busy Bees Day Nursery
Ages: 6 months - 4 years
Head: Kirsty (Centre Director)
Distance: 1.7 miles
Admissions:
Open enrolment. Funded places available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Contact the nursery to arrange a visit.
Primary
Oulton Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Barry McAlinden
Distance: 4.5 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Whitkirk Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Gemma Quarmby
Distance: 2.5 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Colton Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Mrs. Helen Davies
Distance: 2 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Swillington Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Mark Cahill
Distance: 3 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Woodlesford Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Nicola Abidi
Distance: 2.5 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Secondary
Oulton Academy
Ages: 11-16 years
Head: John Higgins
Distance: 3 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Part of Carlton Academy Trust. No sixth form (ages 11–16).
Temple Moor High School & Sixth Form
Ages: 11-18 years
Head: Matthew West
Distance: 2.5 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Feeder primaries include Colton and Whitkirk — catchment school for most Skelton Gate residents. Sixth form (ages 16–18) accepts external applicants. Part of Red Kite Learning Trust.
Garforth Academy
Ages: 11-18 years
Distance: 2.8 miles
2024/25 results
Admissions:
Applications for Year 7 through Leeds City Council. Priority order: looked-after children; siblings; pupils from feeder primaries (East Garforth Primary Academy, Green Lane Primary, Ninelands Primary, Strawberry Fields Primary, Micklefield CE Primary, Aberford CE Primary); catchment area; distance. Sixth form (ages 16–18) accepts external applicants — minimum Grade 4 in GCSE English Language required. Part of Delta Academies Trust.
SEND support#
If your child has additional needs, Leeds City Council’s Local Offer lists local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) services, including funded “short breaks” activities and clubs: leedslocaloffer.org.uk.
For Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and direct payments for a personal assistant, see Leeds City Council’s guide to personal budgets and direct payments.
Specialist SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school provisions in Leeds include Springwell and Pivot.