Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS12 3NU · Leeds · primary school
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160th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 1,688 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leaders have established a “supportive and caring learning community” where pupils treat each other with kindness and an ethos of inclusion runs throughout the school. The report highlights strong provision for reading, mathematics, and personal development, alongside effective safeguarding arrangements. However, improvements are needed regarding attendance, phonics support for weaker readers, and curriculum alignment in foundation subjects.
Strengths
- A “strong culture of positive rewards and recognition” ensures most pupils behave well, with bullying occurring rarely.
- Reading is a high priority, with a “carefully sequenced approach” in Year 2 and Key Stage 2 using high-quality books to broaden vocabulary.
- Mathematics teaching identifies “small steps of learning” and provides resources that help build pupils’ confidence and subject knowledge.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has “greatly improved,” with effective support from external professionals.
- The personal development curriculum is strong, featuring an ethos of “Everyone is Welcome” and preparing pupils for local community challenges.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must provide necessary support for pupils struggling with phonics to ensure they make “rapid progress” and can access learning alongside peers.
- Leaders should ensure the early years curriculum includes explicit opportunities to introduce subject vocabulary for foundation subjects like history and music.
- Leaders must continue to help parents and children develop positive attitudes towards attendance, as too many pupils arrive late and miss essential learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff receive appropriate training and take swift action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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