St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Leeds, LS18 5AB · Leeds · primary school
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77th 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Rock Steady Club and play tag rugby, netball, football, cross-country and athletics. The arts programme includes a school choir, liturgical choir, Young Voices, Northern Arts Dance Feast, and productions such as the Nativity and Year 6 show. Trips visit Carlton Lodge, Peat Rigg, Leeds City Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Nell Bank, Skelton Grange and Eureka.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a child in Year 6? How are places allocated when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Overview
This is the first routine inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 for St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. The report describes a “caring and welcoming” environment where pupils are “happy and safe” and achieve “very well.” Leaders have established a “rich and ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils effectively for life beyond school.
Strengths
- The school’s support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is described as “exceptional,” with strong progress made through proactive identification and expert staff training.
- Teachers hold “exceptionally high expectations,” resulting in pupils who are “confident learners” with “exemplary” conduct and a clear understanding of the value of education.
- Reading is a clear priority, with teachers acting as “experts in teaching pupils to read” and children in early years confidently applying their phonics knowledge.
- The wider curriculum is “exceptional,” fostering character development and ensuring pupils are “extremely knowledgeable about fundamental British values” and tolerant of different beliefs.
- Interactions in the early years are “exceptional,” with adults skilfully teaching children to manage their feelings and develop resilience.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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