St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS16 5QR · Leeds · primary school
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111st 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 the 4,206 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Chad's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Royal Armouries trip and can join breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 34, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available during the after-school club for homework?
What Ofsted said about St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Chad’s Church of England Primary School is described as “warm, welcoming and inclusive,” with a vision that underpins every aspect of school life. The report states that “pupils at this school are happy, safe and well cared for” and that leaders have driven “robust and rapid improvement” since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with mathematics sequenced effectively so that “pupils achieve well.”
- Early reading is taught “consistently well by trained staff,” ensuring phonics knowledge builds securely and pupils enjoy reading.
- The school ensures learning meets the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities through “careful task adaptations” and support.
- Pupils’ personal development is strong, with an emphasis on celebrating difference, understanding British values, and caring for the planet.
- The early years setting is “an exciting place to be” that “nurtures children’s curiosity and imagination.”
Areas to improve
- The strategy for effective teaching and assessment is “not yet embedded across school,” leading to inconsistency in how the curriculum is taught and assessed.
- In the early years, children do not receive “sufficient opportunities to practise the correct letter formation,” resulting in unaddressed writing errors.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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