Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
107%
Capacity
224
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Flaherty, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9411th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 134th out of 204 in Leeds.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 23 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pigeon Cote Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 1EP |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Flaherty |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.0% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9411th of 13,686
Nationally
1004th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
134th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
55%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
82
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pigeon Cote Road, Leeds
Leeds, LS14 1EP
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