St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hurley, 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 4370th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 204 in Leeds.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 24 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth include Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Athletics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Broadgate Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS18 5AB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hurley |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4370th of 13,686
Nationally
435th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
62nd 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
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
113
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
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Contact Information
Broadgate Lane, Leeds
Leeds, LS18 5AB
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