What did Ofsted judge Victoria Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Victoria Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Victoria Primary Academy?

Victoria Primary Academy has 363 pupils on roll.

What are Victoria Primary Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 57% 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 Victoria Primary Academy take?

Victoria Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Victoria Primary Academy located?

Victoria Primary Academy is located in Leeds, LS9 9ER, Leeds.

How do I apply to Victoria Primary Academy?

Victoria Primary Academy 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 Victoria Primary Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Victoria Primary Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Victoria Primary Academy?

When Victoria Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and… — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Victoria Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.4% of pupils at Victoria Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Victoria Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

Victoria Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Ivy Avenue, LS9 9ER Website01132482449

Verified from official sources

GoodSep 2022

Inspected Sep 2022

View full report

Ages3 - 11

Pupils363

GoodSep 2022

Ages3 - 11

Pupils363

Inspected Sep 2022 · View report

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Pupils (January 2026 census)

363

80.1% of capacity (327 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

57% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

31 first choices for 31 places offered

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 33 schools across 8 local authorities; 19 of 19 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:The Forest Academy Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy Springwell Special Academy Littlecoates Primary Academy Oakhill Primary Academy Springwell Harrogate

At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionGood

Inspected Sep 2022

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 57% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Principal

Mrs Jessica Jenkins

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 7.0% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity327 pupils on roll — 80.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBurmantofts & Richmond Hill · Leeds · Leeds South · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Crimes per month 129

Leeds peer median: 59 per month

12-month total1,553

Top categories

Violent crime

739 (48%)

Public order

125 (8%)

Criminal damage / arson

113 (7%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 694 Leeds schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)68

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site43m

Includes4 public parks, 7 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 55.7 dB daytime, peaking at 75 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	16.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band F · score 140 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,681 m²

Was band G in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Victoria Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Victoria Primary Academy

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 and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and… — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply).
3Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply).
4Children who live in the catchment priority area for the school.
5Other children, by straight line distance.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Victoria Primary Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://vpaleeds.co.uk/parents-and-carers/admissions/. Places are offered in priority order.

Victoria Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Victoria Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Victoria Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Victoria Primary Academy?: Victoria Primary Academy has 363 pupils on roll.
What are Victoria Primary Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 57% 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 Victoria Primary Academy take?: Victoria Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Victoria Primary Academy located?: Victoria Primary Academy is located in Leeds, LS9 9ER, Leeds.
How do I apply to Victoria Primary Academy?: Victoria Primary Academy 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 Victoria Primary Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Victoria Primary Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Victoria Primary Academy?: When Victoria Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and… — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point.

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Victoria Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Ivy Avenue, LS9 9ER Website01132482449

Verified from official sources

GoodSep 2022

Inspected Sep 2022

View full report

Ages3 - 11

Pupils363

GoodSep 2022

Ages3 - 11

Pupils363

Inspected Sep 2022 · View report

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

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Last distance offered at Victoria Primary Academy, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

363

80.1% of capacity (327 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

57% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

31 first choices for 31 places offered

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Victoria Primary Academy? Claim it

Part of — 33 schools across 8 local authorities; 19 of 19 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:The Forest Academy Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy Springwell Special Academy Littlecoates Primary Academy Oakhill Primary Academy Springwell Harrogate

At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionGood

Inspected Sep 2022

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 57% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Principal

Mrs Jessica Jenkins

See more of Victoria Primary Academy

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 7.0% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity327 pupils on roll — 80.1% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBurmantofts & Richmond Hill · Leeds · Leeds South · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Crimes per month 129

Leeds peer median: 59 per month

12-month total1,553

Top categories

Violent crime

739 (48%)

Public order

125 (8%)

Criminal damage / arson

113 (7%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 694 Leeds schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)68

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site43m

Includes4 public parks, 7 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 55.7 dB daytime, peaking at 75 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	16.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band F · score 140 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,681 m²

Was band G in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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Victoria Primary Academy

Victoria Primary Academy

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Victoria Primary Academy

Victoria Primary Academy: key facts

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Victoria Primary Academy

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAbove LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km