Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "Our Lady's Catholic Primary is situated in Seacroft on the North-East edge of the city of Leeds. We are a one form entry school providing education for 3-11 year olds."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher at such a welcoming and caring school. We have amazing children, dedicated staff and supportive parents and governors. As the family of God, we work together to ensure we provide the best educational opportunities for all our children. Our mission is simple: Love, Learn and Enjoy."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, dance, drama and choir.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 66% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School are Grange Farm Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 55% reading, 59% maths); Beechwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 68% maths); White Laith Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); and Swarcliffe Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 59% maths).

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (60%), Black (24%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (19.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

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

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ramshead Approach (near), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 434 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School are Bishop Young Church of England Academy (0.5 miles), Leeds East Academy (0.7 miles) and John Smeaton Academy (1.5 miles).