St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Station Fields
Garforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 1PS
Phone 01132869819
Reference Number 138945

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School has received a good rating following its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where pupils feel happy and safe. The inclusive curriculum developed by the leaders caters to the needs of all pupils, fostering a strong community spirit recognized by both parents and inspectors. Exceptional behavior and positive attitudes towards learning contribute significantly to the school's environment, alongside a strong emphasis on personal development. However, the school is working on continuously improving certain areas of the curriculum, particularly in foundation subjects.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 204
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.45%
Girls: 47.55%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 11.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 23.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 14 23
2 14 14 28
3 12 17 29
4 17 11 28
5 19 12 31
6 19 11 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 80.4%
Chinese 4.9%
African 3.4%
White, Other 2.9%
Mixed, Other 2.9%
White & Asian 1%
Indian 0.5%
White & Black (African) 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 09 Nov 2022
Date Report
09 Nov 2022 School inspection:
02 Nov 2012 Academy conversion letter
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
Previously as St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
15 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
15 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2003 Full inspection
30 Jun 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Pupils demonstrate exceptional behavior and high levels of respect for each other.
  • Leadership has developed an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
  • Strong partnerships with the community enhance pupils' learning experiences.
  • Effective provision and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of consistency in assessing foundation subjects could leave gaps in pupils' knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 13%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 108
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.6
Writing 1
Maths 2

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 11 0
Third Preference 21 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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