St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
5.1x
Demand
About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's 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 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Woolley, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3114th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 204 in Leeds.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 17 places, making it 5.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Benedict's 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 | Station Fields, Leeds, Leeds, LS25 1PS |
| Headteacher | John Woolley |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3114th of 13,686
Nationally
306th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
43rd of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
73%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
86
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Fields, Leeds
Leeds, LS25 1PS
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