Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leeds, LS10 3SW · Leeds · primary school
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201st 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,647 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes a "friendly and nurturing school" where pupils "feel safe" and have a "strong sense of belonging." Leaders demonstrate a "very clear vision" that staff share enthusiastically, resulting in high attendance and excellent behaviour. While the school meets expected standards in most areas, it is noted that some pupils’ achievements in national tests do not fully reflect their learning, particularly in writing.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders taking "swift and effective action" to support vulnerable pupils and those with barriers to learning.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils conduct themselves "very well" and bullying is "incredibly rare" due to swift staff intervention.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Reading is taught to a "high standard," with pupils enjoying a wide range of books and demonstrating confidence.
- Governors are "highly knowledgeable" and provide effective challenge and support to leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed the new handwriting curriculum to ensure pupils form letters accurately and record work to a high standard across all subjects.
- In the early years, staff must consistently provide teaching and practice opportunities to address gaps in mathematical, reading, and writing knowledge before Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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