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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5AB, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.6 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 10% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance and parent satisfaction. While 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, only 3% achieve at a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other4.3%
Black African2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Irish1.9%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.84018, -1.63181 · LS18 5AB
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139352
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryshorsforth.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth scores 89.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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