Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School

About Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among Leeds families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 150 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 5:1. Of those applicants, 34 put it as their first preference, and 25 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a Church of England primary, with a nursery attached, and is led by headteacher Lesley Briggs. It currently has 245 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 210, another sign of its appeal. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2018, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection later that year confirmed the school remains Good.

Academically, the school's performance sits against a local authority average Key Stage 2 score of 61. While Roundhay St John's own KS2 results are not provided in the data, its Ofsted history gives some context. The school has held a Good rating across both its graded inspections, with the most recent full inspection in 2014 and a subsequent ungraded visit in 2018. The previous inspection in 2009 also rated overall effectiveness as Good. The school's early years provision was rated 3 (Good) in 2009, though no separate early years grade was published for the 2014 inspection. The school serves a relatively affluent catchment, with only 6.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. This demographic profile often correlates with strong academic outcomes, though without specific SATs data, it is not possible to confirm how the school compares directly to the Leeds average or to top-performing local peers like Harewood Church of England or Shadwell Primary.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, playing fields, sports hall, sensory room, and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, rounders, tennis, gymnastics, and athletics, while clubs include book, science, and eco clubs. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Talbot Primary School, 2.1 km away, which may be a consideration for some parents. Given its oversubscription, families applying here should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly if they are not regular churchgoers, as the school's religious character may influence its oversubscription criteria. This is a school that suits families who value a church foundation, a broad range of activities, and a well-regarded local option in north Leeds.

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