St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston, based in Leeds, provides primary education, 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.

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.6%. other white pupils make up about 21.8% , followed by african at 16.7%

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.

School Information

Address: Barkly Road, Leeds, LS11 7JS
Website: http://www.stanthonysleeds.co.uk
Telephone: 01132776944
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Lisa Leonard
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 108021

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 114
Number of Girls: 102

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British36.60%79
Other White21.80%47
African16.70%36
Other Black9.70%21
Pakistani2.30%5
Other Mixed2.30%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%4
White and Black Caribbean1.90%4
Other Asian1.90%4
Chinese0.90%2
Indian0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
White and Black African0.90%2
Irish0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 3,278 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston
Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Anthony's RC First School
Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB
3out of 4 390 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Cross Flatts Park Primary School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 690 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Park View Primary Academy
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 690 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hugh Gaitskell School
St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB
- not rated 390 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn High School
Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT
- not rated 1,424 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn School
Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT
4out of 4 1,424 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cockburn School
Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT
- not rated 1,424 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Matthew Murray High School
Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ
- not rated 1,467 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 768 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillside County Middle School
Beeston Road , LS11 8ND
- not rated 1,456 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arthur Greenwood Middle School
Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA
- not rated 1,644 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet CofE Middle School
Church Street , LS10 2QY
- not rated 2,563 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belle Isle Middle School
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 2,962 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elliott Hudson College
The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT
- not rated 1,363 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eden Park Academy
Barkly Road , LS11 7EN
- not rated 371 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cardinal Square School
Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS
- not rated 859 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Future Horizons Leeds Ltd
Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT
- not rated 918 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stephen Longfellow Academy
Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG
3out of 4 994 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Fountain House Education Suite
47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT
- not rated 1,077 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.