St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
132%
Capacity
158
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 158 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (132% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Roundtree, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10857th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 156th out of 204 in Leeds.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 19 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (37 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS |
| Headteacher | David Roundtree |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 120 (132% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10857th of 13,686
Nationally
1163rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
156th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
37 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby
Leeds, LS22 6JS
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