Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Pigeon Cote Road, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 31st of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 May 2018, report published 31 May 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

Pupils are happy and proud to be part of this welcoming school. The school motto, 'love, learn and enjoy', permeates every aspect of school life. Staff know and care for pupils very well. They help all pupils to flourish. As a result, pupils are safe and achieve well. Pupils' achievements inside and outside of school are celebrated. One parent summed up the view of many parents and carers by saying, 'This is a great place for children to reach their full potential.' The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy lessons. They are keen to learn and they try their best. They appreciate the many special things their teachers do to bring learning to life. For example, teachers provide sweets, like those mentioned in a class novel, for pupils to try. A wide range of educational experiences enhance the curriculum and pupils' broader development. These include visits to the seaside, the theatre and outdoor activity centres. Behaviour at this school is exceptional. Pupils are kind and respectful to everyone. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds and celebrate each other's differences. There is very little bullying in school. Pupils and staff do not tolerate it. Pupils follow the mantra 'see something, say something'. Staff sort out any problems pupils have, quickly and sensitively.

What the school should improve

  • Assessment processes are underdeveloped in some foundation subjects. This means that gaps in pupils' learning are not identified incisively. Leaders should implement effective assessment systems across all subjects so that subject curriculums are adapted to address any gaps in pupils' learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

212 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals33%

33%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.6%

6.6%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.8%

19.8%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Grange Farm Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard
Beechwood Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding65% met the expected standard
White Laith Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Swarcliffe Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Stephanie Flaherty
Address
Pigeon Cote Road, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1EP
Local authority
Leeds
URN
108030

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.