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Colton Primary School

Leeds, LS15 9ALPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,990
of 13,686 nationally

About Colton Primary School

Colton Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds, and it is currently significantly oversubscribed. With 239 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 149 total applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of nearly 5:1. Of those, 38 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 first-preference offers were taken up. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.6%, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Caroline Johnson. Facilities include a Forest School, a sensory room, music rooms, an ICT suite, and a sports hall, alongside clubs such as Eco Club, Coding, and Chess.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSchool Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 9AL
HeadteacherCaroline Johnson
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity239 / 210 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsForest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: colton.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Colton Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.