St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
96%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 199 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Gilpin, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 853rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.6/5 from 25 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Westwood Way, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6DX |
| Headteacher | Anne Gilpin |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.6% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 199 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
853rd of 13,686
Nationally
80th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
11th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
95%
'23/24
84%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
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Contact Information
Westwood Way, Wetherby
Leeds, LS23 6DX
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