St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth is a primary school in Leeds for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 63rd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 16 May 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

Pupils are happy and safe in this caring and welcoming school. The school has a commitment to give pupils the very best experiences. There are high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils achieve very well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's support for pupils with SEND is exceptional. Teachers have exceptionally high expectations of pupils. Pupils strive to meet these expectations. They attend school regularly. Pupils say learning is exciting and fun. Their conduct is exemplary at all times. Pupils know they can trust adults to help them if they have a concern. Older pupils enthusiastically play with younger children during social times, acting as good role models. Positive relationships are a strength of the school. Pupils ensure that everyone feels they belong to the school community. The range of experiences on offer to develop pupils' character is exemplary. The school council and 'Mini-Vinnies', who lead on charitable activities, take their responsibilities seriously. These roles are highly prized by pupils. They do their very best to help others to be well-rounded, responsible citizens. This prepares pupils well for life beyond school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

210 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals6.2%

6.2%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.4%

11.4%, 10.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.1%

8.1%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Broadgate Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	87% met the expected standard
Westbrook Lane Primary School	0.6 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	67% met the expected standard
The Froebelian School	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hurley
Phone: 01132584593
Website: stmaryshorsforth.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5AB
Local authority: Leeds
URN: 139352

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.