St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Wilfrid's Circus, Leeds, LS8 3PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 69th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 24 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Pupils enjoy attending St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. The kind and caring Catholic community supports pupils to reach their ambitious goals. The school gives pupils a memorable school experience. Pupils value their school. They speak proudly about how everyone is welcome in this diverse environment. Pupils strive to reach the school's high expectations for their behaviour and achievement. Pupils are quick to settle into their learning. They relish sharing their ideas with adults and peers alike. Pupils achieve well in end-of-key-stage tests and assessments. Pupils join the school from a range of different starting points. Some are new to the country. Pupils develop their language skills quickly. They become an important and valued member of the school community. Pupils benefit strongly from the exceptional care the school provides. This supports them to feel happy and safe. The school carefully crafts a range of trips, visits and experiences for all pupils. Children in early years enjoy staying for hot chocolate during their 'bedtime stories'. This cosy story time supports the school in fostering a love of reading in children from the earliest age. Pupils in Year 6 visit the seaside for their residential. Pupils of different ages also enjoy a visit to the cinema during Roald Dahl Week.
What the school should improve
- In some practical foundation subjects, teachers do not identify misconceptions promptly. Pupils lack precision in identified key knowledge and skills. The school should ensure staff use carefully targeted feedback in lessons so that pupils accurately develop their knowledge, technique and skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
435 pupils on roll, with places for 351
Schools near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Woodlands | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hovingham Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Harehills Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Oakwood | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs S O'Brien
- Phone
- 01132930350
- Address
- St Wilfrid's Circus, Leeds, LS8 3PF
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 147482
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.