SchoolScoresColton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
School Lane, Colton, Leeds, LS15 9AL
0113 264 7514 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
136 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 94 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 93 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 66th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 66th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 59th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 45 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 49th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 109 parents who had raised a concern Joint 56th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 69th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
55% — 6 points below the Leeds average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (71%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 145 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 167th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 81st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 160th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 44th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 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 7th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 91st highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 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
- Austhorpe Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitkirk Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Templenewsam Halton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manston St James Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cross Gates Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manston Primary 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swillington Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Strawberry Fields Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parklands Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did Colton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Colton Primary School?
85% of the 136 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Colton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Colton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Colton Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 146233.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.