St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
About St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy in Leeds is a state primary for children aged 5 to 11, currently home to 219 pupils against a capacity of 315. That means the school is running at roughly 70 per cent capacity, which is notable given the strong demand for places. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 25 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2. 68. Of those 67 applicants, 23 were first-preference choices, and all 23 received offers. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 37. 9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results and Ofsted rating, as schools with higher FSM percentages often face additional challenges. The school’s religious character is Church of England, and it is led by headteacher Jessica Crisp.
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The full report on this school
What 25 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. 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.
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