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Colton Primary School
School Lane, Colton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9AL, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
239
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 88% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. While 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment, backed by high satisfaction levels.
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Last inspected: 21 May 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 British81.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.79214, -1.43719 · LS15 9AL
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146233
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.colton.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Colton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Colton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Colton Primary School a good school?
Colton Primary School scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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