SchoolScoresManston St James Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sandbed Lane, Crossgates, Leeds, LS15 8JH
0113 859 2073 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | 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.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 90th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 88th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 83rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 64th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern 80th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 11% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 78% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 89th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
51% — 10 points below the Leeds average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 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. | 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 112th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 137th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 119th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 116th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 113th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 125th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 122nd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 153rd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 130th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 66th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 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
- Manston Primary 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swarcliffe Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cross Gates Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parklands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grimes Dyke Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Austhorpe Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seacroft Grange Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scholes (Elmet) Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manston St James Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Manston St James Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Manston St James Primary Academy?
71% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Manston St James Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manston St James Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Manston St James Primary Academy as their first choice for 31 places: about one first-choice application 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 138824.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.