Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Manston St James Primary Academy

Sandbed Lane, Leeds, LS15 8JH
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Manston St James Primary Academy
Leeds, LS15 8JH
350 Pupils
450 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.00% FSM %
174 Boys
176 Girls
About Manston St James Primary Academy

Manston St James Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leeds, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 350 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Antoni Biedka.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds East
Ward Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10039040
URN 138824
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sam Low Chair of Local Governing Body 25/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Yetunde Ayorinde Local Governor 04/11/2021 03/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Antoni Biedka Local Governor 10/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katherine Brooke Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Emma Caygill-Boothroyd Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Manjit Lamb-Purewal Local Governor 23/11/2024 22/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Mahoney Local Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Daniel Miles Local Governor 14/10/2022 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Emma Prest Local Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Danielle West Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Wright Local Governor 22/04/2023 21/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Manston Primary
0.24 km • Leeds
Other
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
0.53 km • Leeds
Other
John Smeaton Academy
0.83 km • Leeds
Other
Swarcliffe Primary School
1.07 km • Leeds
Other
Leeds East Academy
1.15 km • Leeds
Other
Cross Gates Primary School
1.24 km • Leeds
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Manston St James Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Manston St James Primary Academy has 350 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Manston St James Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Manston St James Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Manston St James Primary Academy is Mr Antoni Biedka.
Manston St James Primary Academy is at Sandbed Lane, Crossgates, Leeds, LS15 8JH, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Manston St James Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Manston St James Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Antoni Biedka
Sandbed Lane, Crossgates, Leeds, LS15 8JH
01138592073
www.manstonstjames.co.uk
Location
LS15 8JH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138824
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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