St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 51st of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2022
At St Margaret's Primary School, pupils arrive with enthusiasm and leave with special memories. This is a school where staff and pupils invest in being the best they can be. The curriculum and extra-curricular activities on offer to pupils help to nurture their talents and interests. Pupils grow in confidence and academic ability. Leaders have high expectations for learning, behaviour and how pupils treat each other. As a result, pupils feel safe, are polite and eager to do well. Pupils achieve well in a broad range of subjects. St Margaret's Primary School is an inclusive school that values differences and celebrates success. Older pupils mentor younger ones, offering support and help. Pupils love having responsibilities. Pupils who are part of the school council share their thoughts regularly with leaders, such as fundraising ideas for the local community. Leaders ensure pupils engage with all aspects of school life. Leaders know how pupils feel about issues such as the school environment. Pupils behave well. Bullying does not occur frequently. If it does, pupils report it. They know that adults will deal with their worries or problems.
What the school should improve
- Opportunities for subject leaders to evaluate how well the curriculum is implemented are limited. This, in part, affects leaders' ability to offer staff support or see the impact the curriculum is having on pupils' learning. Senior leaders must ensure subject leaders are supported to review and assess the quality of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
401 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| The Froebelian School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Maiden
- Phone
- 01133862520
- Address
- Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BL
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 107990
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.