What did Ofsted judge Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Colton Primary School?

Colton Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.

What are Colton Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 55% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Colton Primary School take?

Colton Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Colton Primary School located?

Colton Primary School is located in Leeds, LS15 9AL, Leeds.

How do I apply to Colton Primary School?

Colton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Colton Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Colton Primary School was 0.481 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Colton Primary School?

When Colton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a… — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference(evidence required); 2. Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or… — Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or social needs, which can only be met at the school (conditions apply and evidence required); 3. Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day… — Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day and is living at the same address (conditions apply), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Colton Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.4% of pupils at Colton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Colton Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.481miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Colton Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Colton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a… — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference(evidence required).
2Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or… — Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or social needs, which can only be met at the school (conditions apply and evidence required).
3Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day… — Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day and is living at the same address (conditions apply).
4Children who have a parent employed by Red Kite Learning Trust as an established staff team member within… — Children who have a parent employed by Red Kite Learning Trust as an established staff team member within Colton Primary School at the time of application.
5Children living in the catchment area of the school — Children living in the catchment area of the school (conditions apply).
6Any other children, by distance from the school.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Colton Primary School is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.colton.org.uk/our-school/admissions/. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Colton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Colton Primary School?: Colton Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.
What are Colton Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 55% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Colton Primary School take?: Colton Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Colton Primary School located?: Colton Primary School is located in Leeds, LS15 9AL, Leeds.
How do I apply to Colton Primary School?: Colton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Colton Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Colton Primary School was 0.481 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Colton Primary School?: When Colton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a… — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference(evidence required); 2. Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or… — Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or social needs, which can only be met at the school (conditions apply and evidence required); 3. Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day… — Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day and is living at the same address (conditions apply), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Colton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.4% of pupils at Colton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Colton Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Colton Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a… — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference(evidence required).
2Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or… — Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or social needs, which can only be met at the school (conditions apply and evidence required).
3Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day… — Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day and is living at the same address (conditions apply).
4Children who have a parent employed by Red Kite Learning Trust as an established staff team member within… — Children who have a parent employed by Red Kite Learning Trust as an established staff team member within Colton Primary School at the time of application.
5Children living in the catchment area of the school — Children living in the catchment area of the school (conditions apply).
6Any other children, by distance from the school.

Colton Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Colton Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Colton Primary School?: Colton Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.
What are Colton Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 55% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Colton Primary School take?: Colton Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Colton Primary School located?: Colton Primary School is located in Leeds, LS15 9AL, Leeds.
How do I apply to Colton Primary School?: Colton Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Colton Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Colton Primary School was 0.481 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Colton Primary School?: When Colton Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a… — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference(evidence required); 2. Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or… — Children without an EHCP but who have special educational needs, or with exceptional medical, mobility or social needs, which can only be met at the school (conditions apply and evidence required); 3. Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day… — Children with a sibling who is on the school admission register (aka the school roll) on National Offer Day and is living at the same address (conditions apply), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Colton Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.4% of pupils at Colton Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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