The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Maiden (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
Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbrook Lane Primary School
Primary · 816m away
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
Primary · 881m away
The Froebelian School
Independent · 1.1km away
West End Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lighthouse School Leeds
Free school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Leeds, LS18 5BL, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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