The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 1.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Miss Anne Gilpin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa take?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa is in Wetherby, LS23 6DX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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