St Philip's Catholic Primary School, based in Leeds, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 15.0% 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 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 32.5%. other white pupils make up about 29.4% , followed by white british at 28.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: St Philips Avenue, Leeds, LS10 3SL
Website: www.st-philips.org/
Telephone: 01132716763
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Peter McQuillen Strong
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 108033

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 262
Number of Pupils: 228
Number of Boys: 108
Number of Girls: 120

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African32.50%74
Other White29.40%67
White British28.50%65
White and Asian3.10%7
Indian1.80%4
White and Black African1.30%3
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
Irish0.90%2
Other Black0.90%2
Caribbean0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Above Average (2.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
21%
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
108.0
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
East Ardsley Nursery School
Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN
- not rated 2,966 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philips Avenue , Middleton LS10 3SL
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Philip's RC First School
St Philip's Avenue , LS10 3SL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE First School
Moor Flatts Road , Middleton LS10 3SW
- not rated 208 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Moor Flatts Road , LS10 3SW
3out of 4 261 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Primary School
Bodmin Garth , LS10 4NU
3out of 4 723 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middleton First School
Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU
- not rated 863 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middleton Park High School
Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE
- not rated 757 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX
3out of 4 1,113 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul RC School
Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE
- not rated 1,468 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn High School
Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT
- not rated 1,501 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn School
Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT
4out of 4 1,501 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middleton Park High School
Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE
- not rated 757 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Blenkinsop Middle School
Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ
- not rated 1,075 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clapgate Middle School
Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW
- not rated 1,964 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belle Isle Middle School
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 2,158 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 2,805 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 2,443 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
Broomfield School
Broom Place , LS10 3JP
- not rated 1,928 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Broomfield South SILC
Broom Place , LS10 3JP
3out of 4 1,928 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Springwell Leeds Academy
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
3out of 4 2,112 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Southway Independent School
Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA
- not rated 2,175 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Eden Park Academy
Barkly Road , LS11 7EN
- not rated 2,502 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.