The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Peter Dalrymple (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Long Causeway, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAdel Primary School
Primary · 493m away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ireland Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Alwoodley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Ralph Thoresby School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Allerton High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Iveson Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School take?
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is in Leeds, LS16 8EX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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