The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Grace Gibbons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Highcliffe Road, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorley Victoria Primary School
Primary · 422m away
The Morley Academy
Secondary · 545m away
Queenswood School
Independent · 692m away
Bruntcliffe Academy
Secondary · 705m away
Fountain Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Seven Hills Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 958m away
Churwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley is in Leeds, LS27 9LX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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