Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Leeds, LS13 2DX · Leeds · primary school
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7th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 2,013 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Lego, playdough, seasonal crafts, board games, decoration making, dance, baking, and outdoor games.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
Christ The King Catholic Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils learn in a "calm, inclusive environment" and achieve well, particularly in core subjects. The report highlights "notable and sustained improvements" in attendance and behaviour, alongside a "comprehensive personal development offer" that prepares pupils effectively for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders working "tirelessly" to reduce persistent absence and staff using "positive and proactive approaches" to maintain order.
- The early years curriculum is "meticulously designed," with a "sharp emphasis on supporting children's speech and language development" and highly effective phonics teaching.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with "effective systems" to identify additional needs and "well-thought-out provision" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," as pupils "consistently live out the school's values" and demonstrate high levels of respect, tolerance, and understanding of British values.
- Staff are "happy at the school," supported by a trust that maintains a "constructive relationship" with the local academy council and checks on staff wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure curriculums in foundation subjects are taught to an "equally high standard" as core subjects, as expectations are not always high enough, leading to less secure learning.
- Leaders should accurately identify, monitor, and act on priorities for improvement in foundation subjects, where teaching quality is "more variable."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
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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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