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Manston St James Primary Academy
Sandbed Lane, Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8JH, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.4 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
350
Capacity
450
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally for expected standards. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% of respondents expressing their willingness to recommend the school.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
81%
Behaviour is good
77%
Good range of subjects
76%
School keeps me informed
73%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Progress is communicated
61%
School has high expectations
60%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
Black African9.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
White Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.81149, -1.44542 · LS15 8JH
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138824
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.manstonstjames.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Manston St James Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manston St James Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Manston St James Primary Academy a good school?
Manston St James Primary Academy scores 15.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Manston St James Primary Academy?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, Manston St James Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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