St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Leeds
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds, part of St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 38th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Co-op Academy Woodlands (0.2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 71% maths); Hovingham Primary School (0.2 miles); Harehills Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 60% maths); and Co-op Academy Oakwood (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Co-op Academy WoodlandsHovingham Primary SchoolHarehills Primary SchoolCo-op Academy Oakwood
The trust
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of 9 schools run by St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 9 schools in St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust
Who goes there
44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (45%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 83 pupils (19.1%) received SEN support and 10 (2.3%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foundry Drive, 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 813 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Trinity Academy Leeds (1 mile), Roundhay School (1.1 miles) and Bishop Young Church of England Academy (1.3 miles).
Trinity Academy LeedsRoundhay SchoolBishop Young Church of England Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2020. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 108022), it was rated Good in October 2013.
At a Glance
44.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.
- The Tuition Mill620m away · Not yet graded
- Raising Explorers650m away · Not yet graded
- Beyond Horizons Tuition960m away · Not yet graded
- Step2Success Leeds960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 49
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 25
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 34 slight.
25 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
435
Total Pupils
215
Boys
220
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,702
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,778
Per pupil
£2693k
Total funding
£239k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in March 2020. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 108022), it was rated Good in October 2013.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 435 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
5% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: The Tuition Mill (620m away, registered, not yet graded), Raising Explorers (650m away, registered, not yet graded) and Beyond Horizons Tuition (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 34 slight. 25 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at St Wilfrid's Circus, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)