St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
479
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
St Theresa'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 479 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 481 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Theresa's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher JL Ryan, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3758th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Theresa'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 | Barwick Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 8RQ |
| Headteacher | JL Ryan |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 479 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 479 / 481 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3758th of 13,686
Nationally
372nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
54th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
71%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
158
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barwick Road, Leeds
Leeds, LS15 8RQ
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