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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Leeds, LS22 6JSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#10,857
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small state primary in the Leeds local authority, educating 158 pupils aged 3 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among the 221 primary schools in Leeds, it ranks 152nd on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the authority. The top-performing peers nearby include Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Shadwell Primary School, both scoring 90 on the ranking metric, and St Philip's Catholic Primary School at 87. For families prioritising an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest such school is Crossley Street Primary School, just 0.7 kilometres away. St James' itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in January 2025, with inspectors noting that early years provision has improved to Outstanding since the previous inspection in 2019, when it was graded Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS
HeadteacherDavid Roundtree
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils158
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity158 / 120 (132% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubChoirArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.