St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Leeds
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leeds. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 Philip's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Philip's Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Christ is the foundation and the very centre of our school community. Our Mission Statement is based on the word of Jesus as revealed to us in the Gospels."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's 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 were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Philip's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Philip's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's Catholic Primary School are Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 59% maths); Westwood Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Middleton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 68% maths); and Elements Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 73% maths).
St Philip's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWestwood Primary SchoolMiddleton Primary SchoolElements Primary School
Who goes there
13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 49.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (37%), White British (29%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 48 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) 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 Morley Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middleton Park, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Philip's Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Philip's Catholic Primary School are Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (0.6 miles), Cockburn School (0.9 miles) and Cockburn John Charles Academy (1.2 miles).
Cockburn Laurence Calvert AcademyCockburn SchoolCockburn John Charles Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Philip's creates a welcoming, calm environment where children feel safe and motivated to learn. Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, particularly in reading where daily practice and a new library inspire pupils. The school does exceptionally well at supporting pupils with SEND through training and partnership working with outside agencies.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent teaching approach and daily reading practice - pupils develop confidence and love of books through the new library
- Teachers have high expectations and secure subject knowledge, regularly checking pupils' understanding to plan next steps
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND including staff training and close work with outside agencies
- Calm, orderly school environment with fair and consistent behaviour policies
- Wide range of leadership opportunities and extra-curricular clubs helping pupils develop as good citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack secure depth - curriculum needs to be more consistently embedded across all subjects
- Pupils lack good understanding of different faiths and cultures beyond their own - need more opportunities to experience diversity in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, creative activities, school council, sports leaders, librarians, charity fundraising
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy their education, feel safe, and behave well. The school has been rated as Good overall with good provision across all areas including early years.
At a Glance
13.2%
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 remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 94% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, 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
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You apply to the council where you live. St Philip's Catholic Primary School 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
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 19 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
199 pupils
240 places
41 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
227
Total Pupils
106
Boys
121
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
22.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£34,315
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,807
Per pupil
£1293k
Total funding
£50k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence
181
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 Philip's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Philip's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Philip's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Philip's Catholic Primary School 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Philip's Catholic Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School has around 227 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at St Philip's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 2.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming St Philip's Catholic Primary School 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 19 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is at St Philips Avenue, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)