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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Leeds, LS26 0BJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2454 of 13,686 nationally

About Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Leeds, and it is effectively full. With 210 pupils on roll against a capacity of 211, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6. 7%, which is notably low compared with the national average for primary schools. This suggests a relatively affluent intake, and the school's popularity is confirmed by its admission data: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 106 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4. 08 to one. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the sheer volume of total applications means many families will be disappointed. The school's religious character as a Roman Catholic institution is likely a key factor in its admissions criteria, and parents should be aware that places are typically prioritised for practising Catholic families within the parish.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRoyds Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS26 0BJ
HeadteacherSiobhan Leonard
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity210 / 211 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 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, 8 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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