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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Leeds, LS9 6QYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#6,022
of 13,686 nationally

About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School in Leeds is clearly a sought-after choice for local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 128 applications for 44 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.91, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. Only 37 first-preference offers could be made. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand itself is a strong signal of parent satisfaction. The school is state-funded, mixed, and Roman Catholic, with Jane Burns as headteacher. It currently has 316 pupils on roll, just one over its official capacity of 315, so it is running full. With 23.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is more diverse than some might expect from a faith school. The school also has a chapel on site, which reflects its religious character, and offers a sensory room, music rooms, and a gymnasium among its facilities.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressOakwood Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS9 6QY
HeadteacherJane Burns
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils316
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity316 / 315 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersCross CountryDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubBook ClubDramaChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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St Nicholas Catholic 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.