St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
97%
Capacity
136
Pupils
4.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 136 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carol Benson, 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 10793rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 154th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 12 places, making it 4.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (71 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Mary's Church of England Controlled 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Clifford Road, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select, Leeds, LS23 6DB |
| Headteacher | Carol Benson |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 140 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10793rd of 13,686
Nationally
1155th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
154th 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
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
71 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Clifford Road, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select
Leeds, LS23 6DB
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