Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
80%
Capacity
168
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne-Marie Waide, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1573rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 204 in Leeds.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 16 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kings Approach, Leeds, Leeds, LS13 2DX |
| Headteacher | Anne-Marie Waide |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1573rd of 13,686
Nationally
151st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
23rd of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
52
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kings Approach, Leeds
Leeds, LS13 2DX
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