St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley

A good voluntary aided school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley.

Leeds, LS279LX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highcliffe Road
Morley
Leeds, LS279LX

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108016
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Highcliffe Road, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9LX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
230
Free School Meals
12.7% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.3 (13.2 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.6 (3.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
230 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together in truth and faith we learn and grow as God's family."

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

St Francis Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school in Morley, part of the Morley South cluster; a Christian community in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Grace Gibbons welcomes families and describes the school as a warm Catholic community with high standards and collaborative partnership with parents.

Facilities

Extensive picturesque grounds Secure, well maintained building Eight classes (Nursery to Year Six) On-site Before and After School Club

Curriculum Highlights

Core curriculum subjects: RE, English, Maths, Science Foundation subjects: PE, PSHE, History, Geography, Computing, Art, Design and Technology, Music, French (KS2) Curriculum emphasises British Values, Cultural Capital, and wraparound provision.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club on site providing childcare since 2001.

SEND Provision

The school provides high quality first teaching with targeted support and intervention for pupils with additional needs, works with cluster services (speech and language therapy) and has a designated SENDCo.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow the Leeds City Council process; 2026-27 policy includes a Supplementary Information Form; defined catchment area; online applications; in-year transfer forms available.

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