St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
418
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
St. Oswald's CofE 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 418 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Oswald's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matilda Brown, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6940th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 107th out of 204 in Leeds.
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 148 applications for 39 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Oswald's CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St. Oswald's CofE 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 | The Green, Leeds, Leeds, LS20 9BT |
| Headteacher | Matilda Brown |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 446 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6940th of 13,686
Nationally
737th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
107th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
63%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
148
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Green, Leeds
Leeds, LS20 9BT
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