Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Leeds, LS14 1EP · Leeds · primary school
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43rd 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,045 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Lego Coding, Rock Kidz, Green Moon Forest School, and Rhythm City drumming. Sports include football, netball, gymnastics, and athletics. Arts provision covers choir, recorder, guitars, dance, and cooking. A residential visit is offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the residential visit organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are "happy and proud" to belong. The school’s motto, "love, learn and enjoy," permeates daily life, supported by staff who know and care for pupils very well, helping them to flourish and achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with key knowledge broken into small steps to ensure pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of learning."
- Behaviour is described as "exceptional," with pupils being "kind and respectful" and very little bullying occurring; staff resolve issues "quickly and sensitively."
- Reading is a high priority, with teachers well-trained in phonics, ensuring children in Reception get off to a "flying start" and those behind receive necessary support to catch up.
- Assessment in subjects like mathematics is used "very effectively" to identify gaps and adapt lesson sequences, ensuring pupils reach ambitious goals.
- Staff feel "valued and nurtured" by leaders, who consider their well-being and workload, fostering a culture where teachers confidently share best practice.
Areas to improve
- Assessment processes are "underdeveloped in some foundation subjects," such as physical education, meaning gaps in pupils’ learning are not identified incisively. Leaders should implement effective assessment systems across all subjects to address these gaps.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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