St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philips Avenue, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 3SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Philip's 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 16th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 21 December 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 15 November 2023
St Philips Catholic Primary School is a welcoming school. Pupils enjoy their education. They are motivated and eager to learn. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. Relationships between pupils and adults are caring and respectful. Staff have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are realised as pupils learn well and achieve well. The school environment is calm and orderly. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Pupils understand the school's behaviour policy, which is applied fairly and consistently. They show respect towards each other and adults. The rare cases of bullying are dealt with swiftly and decisively by staff. Pupils appreciate the responsibilities they carry out in a range of leadership roles as school councillors, sports leaders and librarians. In these positions, they act as positive role models for younger pupils. Pupils know what it is to be a good citizen and know the importance of respect and helping others. Pupils take opportunities to join in with a range of extra-curricular clubs, including different sporting and creative activities.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not securely embedded. As a result, pupils do not learn the curriculum as thoroughly in some subjects as they do in others. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum is securely and consistently embedded in all subjects across the curriculum.
- Pupils do not have a secure understanding about the breadth of different cultures and faiths in modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum contains opportunities for pupils to experience other cultures and faiths, so that they have a deeper understanding of different cultures and world religions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near St Philip's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Westwood Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Elements Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Sharp Lane Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% 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
- Mr Peter McQuillen Strong
- Phone
- 01132716763
- Address
- St Philips Avenue, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 3SL
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 108033
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.