Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Leeds

Ofsted's report card from its 9 September 2026 inspection grades Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School on 7 areas: 1 exceptional, 5 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Exceptional. "Leaders tenaciously promote high attendance."

Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve very well from their starting points."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Staff have designed a curriculum built on high expectations."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders create an inclusive culture across school."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders at all levels have a clear vision for the school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Staff across school provide tailored pastoral support for pupils."

Early years - Expected standard. "Early years staff provide a warm and welcoming environment."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to strengthen the early years curriculum by identifying clear, small steps in learning to support precise teaching and assessment".

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Corpus Christi, we aim to provide a wide range of rich and varied learning experiences for all children. As a Catholic community, the Gospel values permeate all aspects of school life."

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 93% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are Meadowfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 58% reading, 65% maths); Victoria Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 64% maths); Wykebeck Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 44% reading, 44% maths); and Templenewsam Halton Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 76% maths).

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Black (34%) and Mixed (9%).

The nearest railway station is Cross Gates Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Neville Road, 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 349 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Temple Learning Academy (0.2 miles); and Temple Moor High School (1 mile).