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St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is a voluntary controlled primary school in Select, Leeds , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

136

Pupils

140

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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 St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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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St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa: 140 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa has a published admission number of 140 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, Leeds's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Select.

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) →

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa: School Information

Full address
Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Select, LS23 6DB
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107997

Other Primary Schools in Select

If St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Select are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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 St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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: St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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 St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa oversubscribed?

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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 St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa cover?

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is a primary school in Select, Leeds, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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