The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Lane, Colton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAusthorpe Primary School
Primary · 649m away
Whitkirk Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Temple Moor High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Templenewsam Halton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
John Smeaton Community College
Secondary · 2.5km away
John Smeaton Academy
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Colton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colton Primary School?
Colton Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colton Primary School take?
Colton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colton Primary School?
Colton Primary School is in Leeds, LS15 9AL, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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