A not judged academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Manston St James Primary Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 103.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Rooted and Grounded in Love. -Ephesians 3:17"
As a Church of England school we mirror the church's vision for an education which promotes life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Our core purpose is to educate the whole child; uniting excellence and academic rigour with spiritual, social, moral and cultural development - enabling every child to flourish.
Headteacher Mr Antoni Biedka welcomes families to Manston St James CE Primary Academy, highlighting the school as a two-form entry, with a history of over 150 years and recent affiliation with Abbey Multi Academy Trust. The message emphasizes educating the whole child within a Christian framework and inviting visits or contact for more information.
Clubs
Merlin's Club provides breakfast and after school care for children from Reception to Year 6. Morning provision runs 7:30 am to 9:00 am. After school sessions are from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Each session costs £6. Breakfast is provided to students who arrive before 8:40 am; small snacks are provided in the After School club. Enrolment is via the School Office or available as a download. If space is unavailable, you will be placed on a waiting list. Payments can be made by Go Cardless, Parent Pay, childcare vouchers or Tax-free childcare.
Manston St James CE Primary Academy is part of Abbey Multi Academy Trust, whose admission policy applies. Current policies include reception admissions for 2025/26 with a published admission number (PAN) of 60 per year group; a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is required for faith criteria. In-year admissions follow Leeds City Council arrangements. Waiting lists are kept until the end of the school year and appeals are handled independently. Applicants should apply to the local authority (Leeds City Council) for a place, and may also submit a SIF for faith criteria directly to the school. See Admissions section for full policy details and timelines.