St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Address | Broadgate Lane, LS18 5AB |
| School Website | www.stmaryshorsforth.org |
| Telephone | 1132584593 |
| URN | 139352 |
School Census
| Total | 209 |
| Girls/Boys | 112/97 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.6%/46.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 10 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/04/2024 | Outstanding |
| 06/02/2013 | Outstanding |
| 31/10/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 31/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 34 |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 5.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 136 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Broadgate Primary School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Broadgate Lane, , LS18 5AF
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Town Street, , LS18 5BL
Horsforth School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lee Lane East, , LS18 5RF
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Featherbank Avenue, , LS18 4QP