Manston St James Primary Academy

URN: 138824 • Leeds LS15 8JH

Overview

Name
Manston St James Primary Academy
URN
138824
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Antoni Biedka (since 2025)
Telephone
01138592073
Website
Visit
Address
Sandbed Lane, Leeds LS15 8JH

Summary

Manston St James Primary Academy is a mixed, two-form entry primary school located in East Leeds, serving approximately 350 pupils with a capacity of 450. As a Church of England school, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to nurture the spiritual, social, moral, and cultural development of each child alongside academic achievement. The school's ethos is rooted in the Christian values of promoting "life in all its fullness," as reflected in their mission statement.

The academy is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust and has a strong reputation within the community, having been established over 150 years ago. It offers a supportive environment for families, with resources available to assist parents in navigating their child's transition into primary education. The school is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and community, ensuring that every child is encouraged to flourish.

Manston St James also prioritizes environmental awareness, recently achieving the Green Flag Award as part of its Eco School initiative. The school actively invests in enhancing outdoor spaces for learning, demonstrating a commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Leeds
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
450
Pupils
350
Boys
174
Girls
176
FSM %
18.00
Open date
2012-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 350 174 176 450 18.00
2024-09-11 377 197 180 450 21.20
2023-09-11 394 203 191 450 22.10
2022-09-11 394 203 191 450 22.10
2021-09-11 423 226 197 450 19.60
2020-09-11 414 225 189 450 17.40

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