The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 316
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Jane Burns (Executive 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
Oakwood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCo-op Academy Oakwood
Primary · 570m away
Wykebeck Primary School
Primary · 618m away
Co-op Academy Woodlands
Primary · 1.1km away
Seacroft Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Victoria Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Harehills Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Parklands Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Catholic 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 Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Catholic Primary School take?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is in Leeds, LS9 6QY, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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