The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 136
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Carol Benson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Clifford Road, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa take?
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is in Select, LS23 6DB, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Controlled 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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