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Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 245 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

245

Pupils

210

Capacity

117%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is managed by Leeds and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 245 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 117% capacity

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 245 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 117%. At 117% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Leeds allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leeds.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leeds publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
18 North Lane, Leeds, LS8 2QJ
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150229

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leeds. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 245 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School?

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leeds before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School cover?

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School?

Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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