SchoolScoresChrist Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Theaker Lane, Leeds, LS12 3NU
0113 263 8606 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 January 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
44% — 17 points below the Leeds average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 75 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.6% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 162nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 42nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.6% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 150th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 141st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 158th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Armley Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whingate Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Five Lanes Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkstall Valley Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burley St Matthias CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleton Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beecroft Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 January 2023.
How did Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Christ Church Upper Armley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146306.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.