Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
117%
Capacity
245
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 245 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lesley Briggs, it falls under Leeds local authority.
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 150 applications for 30 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Roundhay St John's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | 18 North Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS8 2QJ |
| Headteacher | Lesley Briggs |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 245 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 245 / 210 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
150
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
18 North Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS8 2QJ
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