St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Urban's Catholic Primary School in Leeds is a popular choice for local families, and the numbers explain why. With 204 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is essentially full, and its admission data for 2025/26 tells a story of significant demand: 103 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.43. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 78 families who applied will have looked elsewhere. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. As a Roman Catholic voluntary academy, the school's religious character is likely a draw for some families, though the high number of applications from beyond the immediate faith community indicates its broader appeal in the Leeds area.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
29 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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