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Manston Primary

Manston Primary

Leeds, LS15 8SDPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

211

Pupils

4.3x

Demand

About Manston Primary

Manston Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Manston Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Clay, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6716th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 102nd out of 204 in Leeds.

Manston Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 29 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 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 Manston Primary include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Manston Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManston Primary, Dennil Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 8SD
HeadteacherJames Clay
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)

6716th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

704th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

102nd of 204

In Leeds

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:83%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 108
Expected:93%
Higher:43%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -14%

'22/23

77%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryTennisSwimmingRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm ClubScience ClubChessDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

125

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

26 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 Manston Primary

Manston Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01132645445www.manstonprimary.co.uk

Manston Primary, Dennil Road, Leeds

Leeds, LS15 8SD

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Manston Primary, Dennil Road, Leeds

Leeds, LS15 8SD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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