St Philip's Catholic Primary School
87%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter McQuillen Strong, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 204 in Leeds.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Philip's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Philips Avenue, Leeds, Leeds, LS10 3SL |
| Headteacher | Peter McQuillen Strong |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 262 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
547th of 13,686
Nationally
44th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
3rd of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
87%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Philips Avenue, Leeds
Leeds, LS10 3SL
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