Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Christ Church Upper Armley 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 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Collier, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13090th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 197th out of 204 in Leeds.
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 22 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Christ Church Upper Armley 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 | Theaker Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS12 3NU |
| Headteacher | Sam Collier |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13090th of 13,686
Nationally
1450th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
197th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
22%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
73
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Theaker Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS12 3NU
Theaker Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS12 3NU
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