Colton Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Colton Primary School.

Leeds, LS159AL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 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
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Lane
Colton
Leeds, LS159AL
Phone
1132647514
Website
colton.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146233
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Colton, Leeds, LS15 9AL
Website
www.colton.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
238
Free School Meals
8.1% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.8 (12.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.6 (3.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 108.0 106.0

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
238 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Respectful"

Be Safe Be Ready Be Respectful Care for each other; be kind Look after our school; be thoughtful Try your best; work hard Own your learning; it’s up to you Never give up; together we can make a difference

Head Teacher's Message

I hope you enjoy looking at our website and that it gives you a sense of our school community and ethos. At Colton Primary School we provide the very best education we can for all our pupils in a happy, caring environment. We want every pupil to enjoy their time at Colton and feel enthusiastic as they move on to the next stage of their education.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum for Life Map 1:1 iPad Scheme Home Learning Extra Curricular and Clubs Mental Health and Wellbeing The Early Years Curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Colton Kids Club - Before and After-School Care

SEND Provision

Colton Primary School is highly inclusive and works in partnership with children, parents and other agencies to provide the best possible educational outcomes for all learners, including those with SEND. The school uses Dedicated Support Plans, monitoring progress, early intervention and appropriate support to help all children meet their full potential.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions enquiries are welcomed in school. Admissions are managed centrally through Leeds City Council. For primary places starting September 2026, the application window opens 1 November 2025; National Offer Day is 16 April 2026; Reception applications for September 2026 are due by 15 January 2026.

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