St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS9 6QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 81st of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022
- 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 8 November 2022
Pupils who attend St Nicholas Catholic Primary School understand the importance of the school's Christian vision to 'love one another, as I have loved you'. This vision is reflected strongly in their words and actions. Pupils understand, respect and celebrate their similarities and differences. They listen attentively to staff and other pupils in lessons. They are proud of their school and their achievements. Parents have many opportunities to get involved in the school community. Lesson visits, 'stay and play' sessions and celebration assemblies allow parents to be part of their child's journey through school. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe and know that if they tell an adult about a problem, it will quickly be sorted out. Pupils rarely see or hear bullying or unkind language. School virtues, such as hope and patience, are a focus for staff and pupils. Reflecting on these virtues helps pupils to overcome challenges they may face. Staff support leaders' ambition that pupils achieve their very best. They encourage pupils to be resilient and hard-working. Pupils support one another inside and outside of lessons. For example, 'sports leaders' arrange activities at lunchtime and older pupils act as 'buddies' to children in Reception. Pupils know the importance of staying healthy. Leaders place an equal value on supporting pupils' physical and mental health.
What the school should improve
- The targets on individual learning plans for pupils with SEND vary in quality. Some pupils do not have targets that specifically match their current needs and support their next steps. Leaders should check that the targets on the support plans are matched closely to the needs of pupils and are being implemented consistently.
- The personal development curriculum does not place adequate focus on important aspects of life in modern Britain. This means that pupils' understanding of British values, protected characteristics and other faiths and cultures is too variable. Leaders should ensure that pupils revisit important content in the personal development curriculum so that it becomes embedded over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
313 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Oakwood | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wykebeck Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 31% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Woodlands | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Seacroft Grange Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Burns
- Phone
- 01132930318
- Address
- Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS9 6QY
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 108029
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.