Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School sits comfortably above the Leeds local authority average for its key stage 2 results. In the 2023/24 academic year, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Leeds average of 61% for primary schools. That puts the school in the top third nationally, ranking 66th out of 204 primary schools in the authority. The gap is even more pronounced at the higher standard: 7% of pupils achieved that top tier in all three subjects, while the maths average score of 107 and reading average of 106 both suggest solid foundations. With a local ranking percentile of 32, the school is performing well above the typical Leeds primary, though it sits behind a handful of top peers like Harewood Church of England and Shadwell Primary.

Ofsted last inspected the school in a graded visit back in 2011, when it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also Good and early years provision rated Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. The data shows consistency: the previous inspection in 2007 also awarded a Good overall rating. At key stage 2, individual subject results are strong — 87% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 83% in writing and 80% in reading. Progress scores aren't available in the data, but the attainment figures alone suggest children are leaving the school well prepared for secondary school. The school has no sixth form, as expected for a primary, and no nursery provision.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 28 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 140 applications, a ratio of five to one, with 33 first-preference applications for just 26 first-preference offers. That reflects its popularity locally. Facilities include a gymnasium, music rooms, playing fields, a library, art studios, an ICT suite and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. The school supports a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, visual impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health needs. With just 2.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average — the intake is relatively affluent. This is a school that will suit families who prioritise strong academic outcomes in a faith-based setting, but they will need to apply early and be prepared for competition.

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