St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Leeds, LS10 3SL · Leeds · primary school
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25th 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,275 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Philip’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “welcoming school” where pupils are “motivated and eager to learn.” The inspection found that relationships are “caring and respectful,” with staff maintaining “high expectations” that are successfully realised across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and feel safe,” benefiting from a “calm and orderly” environment where bullying is dealt with “swiftly and decisively.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “clearly sequenced,” with pupils typically achieving well in core subjects like English and mathematics.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” supported by consistent teaching schemes and a new library that inspires a “love of reading.”
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and use regular checks to plan next steps, helping pupils “embed important knowledge in their memory.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “accurately identified” and are met well, with staff receiving specific training.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects is “not securely embedded,” meaning pupils do not learn as thoroughly in these areas as in others.
- Pupils lack a “secure understanding about the breadth of different cultures and faiths in modern Britain,” requiring curriculum enhancements to deepen this knowledge.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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