St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, Leeds
St Theresa'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 January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School in its own words
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The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 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 were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put St Theresa's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 147 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Theresa's Catholic Primary School are Manston Primary (0.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 76% maths); Manston St James Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 66% maths); Swarcliffe Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 59% maths); and Parklands Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 63% reading, 49% maths).
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Manston PrimaryManston St James Primary AcademySwarcliffe Primary SchoolParklands Primary School
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 89 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 11 (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 Cross Gates Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barwick Road Southwood Gate (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Theresa's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 404 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Theresa's Catholic Primary School are Leeds East Academy (0.4 miles), John Smeaton Academy (0.7 miles), Bishop Young Church of England Academy (1.1 miles) and Temple Moor High School (1.3 miles).
Leeds East AcademyJohn Smeaton AcademyBishop Young Church of England AcademyTemple Moor High School
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Theresa's is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils feel safe and supported by caring staff. Reading teaching is a particular strength, with well-trained staff using a systematic phonics programme to help all children succeed. The school creates an exciting curriculum rooted in Christian values that helps pupils develop as respectful, active citizens.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of reading with a well-structured phonics programme and strong early intervention support
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from Reception to Year 6
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, who access the same learning as peers with activities matched to their needs
- Good behaviour and pupil enthusiasm for learning due to exciting, well-planned activities
- Effective inclusion of all pupils in trips and experiences, such as visits to Whitby Abbey
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in foundation subjects are less developed than in English and mathematics, making it harder for teachers to identify gaps in what pupils have remembered
- Teachers lack precise knowledge of how well pupils have retained learning in the revised foundation subject curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders ensuring vulnerable pupils receive timely support including mental health provision.
Extracurricular Activities
Whitby Abbey visits, competitive sport for all Year 5-6 pupils, learning about Diwali, synagogue visits, herb growing activities
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school that is popular, welcoming and well-led. The school successfully builds pupils' knowledge across the curriculum while maintaining strong Christian values and a supportive community.
At a Glance
15.0%
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 80% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Newsletter 5 Autumn Term 1 4.10.26
4 Oct 2026
Newsletter 4 Autumn Term 1 27.9.26
27 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3 Autumn Term 1 20.9.26
20 Sep 2026
Newsletter 2 Autumn Term 1 13.9.26
13 Sep 2026
Newsletter 7 Summer Term 2 12.7.26
12 Jul 2026
Newsletter 6 Summer Term 2 5.7.26
5 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Theresa's Catholic Primary School.
- Dizzys Kids Club600m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Theresa'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 Theresa'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
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 32 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
92%
Near capacity
420 pupils
455 places
35 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
89
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
481
Total Pupils
227
Boys
254
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
24.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£38,262
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,006
Per pupil
£2319k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
362
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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is St Theresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Theresa'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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 455 places.
How big are the classes at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School has around 481 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming St Theresa'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.
Does St Theresa's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Theresa's Catholic Primary School: Dizzys Kids Club (600m 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 32 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is at Barwick Road, Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)