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.
2025–2026
1 Sep – 24 Oct 2025
27 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
3 Nov – 19 Dec 2025
22 Dec – 2 Jan 2026
5 Jan – 13 Feb 2026
16 Feb – 20 Feb 2026
23 Feb – 2 Apr 2026
3 Apr – 17 Apr 2026
20 Apr – 22 May 2026
25 May – 29 May 2026
1 Jun – 21 Jul 2026
22 Jul – 28 Aug 2026
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
Dates updated manually — check Leeds.gov.uk for any corrections.
Nursery
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
Colton Primary School
Ages: 3-11 years
Head: Mrs. Helen Davies
Distance: 2 miles
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
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
Admissions:
Leeds City Council admissions. Catchment area includes Skelton Gate. Apply online via Leeds City Council.
Secondary
Garforth Academy
Ages: 11-18 years
Distance: 2.8 miles
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.