The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 228
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Peter McQuillen Strong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Philips Avenue, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
Middleton Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Elements Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sharp Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cockburn School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Broomfield South SILC
Special school · 1.8km away
Clapgate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's Catholic Primary School take?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is in Leeds, LS10 3SL, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's 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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