Colton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Colton Primary School
Address: School Lane, Colton
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS15 9AL
Telephone Number: 0113 264 7514
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Red Kite Learning Trust
Sponsor: Red Kite Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Amanda Lightfoot
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 228 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146233
DfE Number: 383/2453
UKPRN: 10081696
UPRN: 72245693
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds East (E14001320)
Electoral Ward: Temple Newsam (E05013831)

Easting & Northing: 437174E, 433016N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 33.98" N 1° 26' 13.35" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQHV7+45

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Abdulrahman Akanbi - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Roy Coello - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Miss Amanda L:ightfoot - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Victoria Lickley - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mr Ahmed Michla - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mrs Diane Thackeray - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Miss Karen Weddle - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mrs Nichola Welsh - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.