St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
Leeds, LS10 2QY · Leeds · primary school
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205th 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 — 1.3/10 against 1,737 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi-Sports and Football clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain engagement for the 2.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a "welcoming and inclusive" school with a "genuine spirit of community" where pupils enjoy school life and feel safe. However, it notes that "too few pupils meet those high aspirations," citing inconsistent teaching quality and high levels of persistent absence as significant challenges requiring improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour," being "polite, friendly and inquisitive," within a "calm and orderly" environment.
- Early years provision is "Good," with a "purposeful learning environment" that effectively supports language, communication, and foundational skills.
- The school offers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and a "comprehensive and age-appropriate personal development programme."
- Staff provide strong "social and emotional support," and the school has developed "trusting relationships with parents and carers."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not "build on what pupils have learned before in a clear and logical manner," leaving gaps in foundational knowledge.
- Teaching quality is "inconsistent," with some activities not well-matched to pupils’ needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- "Levels of persistent absence remain high," particularly for disadvantaged pupils, causing them to miss out on education.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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