The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Antoni Biedka
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandbed Lane, Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 531m away
John Smeaton Community College
Secondary · 713m away
John Smeaton Academy
Secondary · 713m away
Leeds East Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Parklands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Austhorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manston St James Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manston St James Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manston St James Primary Academy?
Manston St James Primary Academy currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manston St James Primary Academy take?
Manston St James Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manston St James Primary Academy?
Manston St James Primary Academy is in Leeds, LS15 8JH, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manston St James Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Manston St James Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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