St Chad's Church of England Primary School
113%
Capacity
237
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About St Chad's Church of England Primary School
St Chad'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 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Chad's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gina Marsland, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Chad's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 30 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Chad's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Chad'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 | Northolme Avenue, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 5QR |
| Headteacher | Gina Marsland |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4429th of 13,686
Nationally
445th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
68th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
70%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
114
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northolme Avenue, Leeds
Leeds, LS16 5QR
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