Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School.

Leeds, LS53JD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
18 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
Morris Lane
Kirkstall
Leeds, LS53JD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108043
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Morris Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3JD
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
200
Free School Meals
33.0% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
200 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are cherished, We are challenged, We are children of God"

Cherished Challenged Children of God

Church of England (VA) Primary School with a strong Christian ethos

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Phil Sheppard, emphasising Christian ethos, high expectations, partnership with parents, and open-door policy.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Global Club Eco Council School Council Collective Worship Crew

Facilities

School Hall Kitchen Reception Outdoor Area Year 5 & 6 Playground Year 1 & 2 Playground Climbing Wall School Office

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-school club (bookings via the school office).

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report (KSS Jan ’24) and SEND Policy (May 2025). SENDCo is Mrs Angela May. Leeds Local Offer available at leedslocaloffer.org.uk.

Admissions Criteria

Admission authority is the Governing Body. In-year applications for Sep 2025–Jul 2026 (policy and SIF for faith-based applications). Applications for Reception 2026–27 (policy and SIF for faith-based applications). Offers are made by Leeds City Council on National Offer Day. Apply to the local authority and send the SIF to the school for faith criteria. There is an infant class size limit of 30 pupils per teacher. Appeals process outlined with deadlines.

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