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Manston St James Primary Academy

Leeds, LS15 8JHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#11,028
of 13,686 nationally

About Manston St James Primary Academy

If you're a parent considering Manston St James Primary Academy, the first thing you'll notice is that most families who've been there would recommend it. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 71% of the 82 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 29% said they wouldn't. The picture is nuanced: 80% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 82% felt their child is safe. However, the school's popularity is undeniable when you look at admissions. For the 2025/26 intake, Manston St James was oversubscribed, receiving 103 applications for just 31 places — an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. Of those, 27 first-preference families were offered a spot. So while the parent experience is generally positive, the school is clearly in high demand, and securing a place is competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSandbed Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 8JH
HeadteacherAntoni Biedka
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity350 / 450 (78% full)

The full report on this school

What 82 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceNetballAthleticsGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirDramaBook ClubEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manston St James Primary Academy

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