Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Calverley, LS28 5NF · Leeds · primary school
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82nd of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 18.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a golf club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the golf club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Calverley Church of England Voluntary-Aided Primary School continues to be a “good” school, described as a “welcoming and happy place to learn” where Christian values are central. Leaders maintain high expectations, delivering a “broad and interesting curriculum” that fosters pupil pride and independence. The school is recognised for its positive culture, with pupils displaying excellent behaviour and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” with important knowledge revisited, helping pupils build resilience and recall learning effectively.
- Reading is prioritised with a “life-long love of reading” promoted through diverse books and precise phonics teaching, ensuring less confident readers receive targeted support.
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and experience “very little bullying,” with clear systems in place for seeking help and peer mediation.
- Staff workload and well-being are a “high priority,” with teachers reporting positive support and training from leaders and governors.
- Opportunities for pupil leadership are abundant, including roles in the school council, worship, and environmental initiatives like the ‘green team’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in foundation subjects are at “different stages of development,” meaning teachers do not consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge outside English and mathematics. Leaders must embed consistent checking strategies across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” supported by comprehensive staff training, a culture where “anything could happen here,” and prompt action by leaders when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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