St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
131%
Capacity
461
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 461 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (131% of 351 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher S O'Brien, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4527th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 54 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | St Wilfrid's Circus, Leeds, Leeds, LS8 3PF |
| Headteacher | S O'Brien |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 461 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.9% |
| School Capacity | 461 / 351 (131% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4527th of 13,686
Nationally
453rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
70th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
69%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Wilfrid's Circus, Leeds
Leeds, LS8 3PF
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