The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Philip Sheppard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Morris Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeecroft Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 721m away
Hollybush Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Victoria Park School
Special school · 1.4km away
Spring Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Raynville Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School take?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School is in Leeds, LS5 3JD, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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