The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hurley (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5AB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is in Leeds, LS18 5AB, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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