St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley, sits comfortably above the Leeds local authority average when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 61%, St Francis achieves 80% — a significant gap that places it in the top 25% of primary schools nationally. This is a school that consistently outperforms its local peers, ranking 24th out of 204 primary schools in Leeds. Its Progress 8 scores aren't available in the data, but the raw attainment figures tell a clear story: children here are leaving primary school well prepared. The school is Roman Catholic and led by headteacher Grace Gibbons, with a nursery provision for children from age three. It currently has 250 pupils on roll, overshooting its official capacity of 210, which hints at its popularity among local families.
Key Details
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: stfrancismorley.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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