Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Leeds, LS5 3JD · Leeds · primary school
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156th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,170 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Overview
Kirkstall St Stephen’s Church of England (VA) Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils’ well-being is central and they are described as being ‘cherished’ and ‘challenged’. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and ambitious’, with clear knowledge organisers and ‘learning journey checklists’ that help pupils build knowledge step by step.
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and ‘accept each other’s differences’, with unkind behaviour being rare and dealt with swiftly.
- Mathematics and art are delivered strongly, producing ‘impressive’ work from Reception through to Year 6.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘well supported’, accessing the full curriculum where possible with timely identification of needs and effective adaptations.
- Staff feel able to ‘flourish’, appreciating leadership support without negative impacts on workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the delivery of the phonics curriculum is ‘highly effective’, addressing a ‘lack of precision’ where pupils sometimes guess words rather than sounding them out.
- Assessment procedures need refinement so teachers can check with precision how well pupils have developed ‘disciplinary knowledge’ and understand subject expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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.
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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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