Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Royds Lane, Leeds, LS26 0BJ |
| Website: | www.rothwellstmarys.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01132828182 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Siobhan Leonard |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108018 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 211 |
| Number of Pupils: | 210 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.90% | 172 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 11 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 8 |
| African | 2.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Infant School Carlton Lane Rothwell , LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell West Junior School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 982 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.