Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Dalrymple, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 961st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 204 in Leeds.
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (80 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Long Causeway, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 8EX |
| Headteacher | Peter Dalrymple |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
961st of 13,686
Nationally
91st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
13th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
80 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
117
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Long Causeway, Leeds
Leeds, LS16 8EX
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