St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds, LS17 5ES · Leeds · primary school
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15th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,123 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 new inspection framework’s separate grading affect day-to-day teaching priorities? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “happy, nurturing and safe school” where leaders lead with “integrity and humility.” The report highlights that pupils leave as “confident, capable young people” who are well-prepared for secondary school, benefiting from a “rich and relevant curriculum” and strong community partnerships.
Strengths
- Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is “above national averages,” with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their national peers.
- Attendance is a “notable strength,” sitting well above national averages, as pupils “enjoy coming to school” and feel they belong.
- Behaviour is a “significant strength,” characterised by respectful pupils, “busy, purposeful” classrooms, and rarely needed sanctions.
- The curriculum is “sequenced well,” with teachers using effective checks to ensure pupils understand their learning progression.
- Leaders have established “highly effective pastoral care” and an inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that individual academic targets for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are “precise” to better evaluate support impact.
- Leaders should build on early years improvements to ensure a “greater proportion of pupils leave Reception well prepared for Year 1.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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