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Secondary schools in Leeds

All 68 secondary schools in Leeds.

68 schools in Leeds

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  1. Trinity Academy Leeds

    Leeds, LS9 7QL · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    349 first choices, 236 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1655.4

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,182
    Pupils per teacher
    15.8
    View school Trinity Academy Leeds

  2. Roundhay School

    Leeds, LS8 1ND · State · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average, low absence.

    444 first choices, 232 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    6.0%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    2,554
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Roundhay School

  3. St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Ilkley, LS29 6AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    179 first choices, 201 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1656.6

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,211
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

  5. Allerton High School

    Leeds, LS17 7AG · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    326 first choices, 271 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1660.2

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.4%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,764
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Allerton High School

  6. Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

    Otley, LS21 2BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    304 first choices, 249 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1652.3

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.9%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,641
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

  7. The Morley Academy

    Leeds, LS27 0PD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    369 first choices, 270 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1655.1

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,410
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school The Morley Academy

  8. Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

    Leeds, LS16 5EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    296 first choices, 237 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1657.1

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,576
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

  9. Horsforth School

    Leeds, LS18 5RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    343 first choices, 280 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1660.1

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,837
    Pupils per teacher
    19.7
    View school Horsforth School

  11. Garforth Academy

    Leeds, LS25 1LJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    298 first choices, 300 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.9

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,897
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Garforth Academy

  12. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

    Leeds, LS6 4QE · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    249 first choices, 179 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1655.5

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.6%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    916
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

  13. Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

    Leeds, LS9 8LA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    201 first choices, 188 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1654.6

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    943
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

  14. The Ruth Gorse Academy

    Leeds, LS10 1HW · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    381 first choices, 247 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1651.4

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.6%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,265
    Pupils per teacher
    14.8
    View school The Ruth Gorse Academy

  15. Boston Spa Academy

    Wetherby, LS23 6RW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Leeds average, low absence.

    259 first choices, 238 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1654.9

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,498
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Boston Spa Academy

  16. Carr Manor Community School

    Leeds, LS17 5DJ · State · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average, low absence.

    197 first choices, 136 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    8.1%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,541
    Pupils per teacher
    17.2
    View school Carr Manor Community School

  17. Leeds Jewish Free School

    Leeds, LS17 7TN · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Jewish

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 28 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.6

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.5%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    131
    Pupils per teacher
    8.8
    View school Leeds Jewish Free School

  18. Cockburn School

    Leeds, LS11 5TT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results above the Leeds average.

    285 first choices, 295 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1651.2

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.2%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,248
    Pupils per teacher
    16.1
    View school Cockburn School

  19. The Farnley Academy

    Leeds, LS12 5EU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Leeds average.

    317 first choices, 295 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.7

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.7%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,492
    Pupils per teacher
    16.1
    View school The Farnley Academy

  20. Guiseley School

    Leeds, LS20 8DT · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    221 first choices, 227 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1653.0

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.0%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,431
    Pupils per teacher
    15.8
    View school Guiseley School

  21. Woodkirk Academy

    Wakefield, WF3 1JQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    229 first choices, 294 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1652.3

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.2%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,769
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Woodkirk Academy

  22. Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

    Leeds, LS7 4AW · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well below the England average.

    37 first choices, 44 offers made

    Met the standard at 1152%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    8.4%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    960
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

  23. Rodillian Academy

    Wakefield, WF3 3PS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Leeds average, low absence.

    353 first choices, 292 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.9

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.5%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,615
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Rodillian Academy

  24. Oulton Academy

    Leeds, LS26 8EX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results close to the Leeds average, high absence.

    231 first choices, 264 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1648.4

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.0%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,132
    Pupils per teacher
    18.6
    View school Oulton Academy

  26. Allerton Grange School

    Leeds, LS17 6SF · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Leeds average, low absence.

    249 first choices, 285 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1651.2

    Leeds 46.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.2%Leeds 9.1%
    Pupils
    1,782
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school Allerton Grange School
The big picture

How Leeds's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

Leeds 46.5England 46.2St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa: 1.1Lighthouse School Leeds: 3.2The Pivot Academy LS East: 11.3Co-op Academy Leeds: 27.9Leeds East Academy: 31.4Al Kauthar Girls Academy: 35.3Leeds City Academy: 36.3John Smeaton Academy: 36.9Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 37.3Bishop Young Church of England Academy: 37.4Leeds West Academy: 39.9Lawnswood School: 40.3Dixons Unity Academy: 40.3Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy: 41.8Co-op Academy Priesthorpe: 43.4Ralph Thoresby School: 43.8Temple Moor High School: 44Pudsey Grammar School: 45.4Crawshaw Academy: 45.6Cockburn John Charles Academy: 45.7Rodillian Academy: 45.9The Farnley Academy: 46.7Benton Park School: 47.5Bruntcliffe Academy: 47.8Oulton Academy: 48.4Wetherby High School: 49.2University Technical College Leeds: 49.7Leeds Jewish Free School: 50.6Garforth Academy: 50.9Allerton Grange School: 51.2Cockburn School: 51.2The Ruth Gorse Academy: 51.4Brigshaw High School: 51.5Woodkirk Academy: 52.3Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College: 52.3Guiseley School: 53Mount St Mary's Catholic High School: 54.6Boston Spa Academy: 54.9The Morley Academy: 55.1Trinity Academy Leeds: 55.4Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 55.5St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 56.6Abbey Grange Church of England Academy: 57.1Horsforth School: 60.1Allerton High School: 60.2020406080
Secondary schools in Leeds

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Leeds average 10.1%Mount St Mary's Catholic High School: 4.6%Trinity Academy Leeds: 4.9%Abbey Grange Church of England Academy: 5.1%Horsforth School: 5.1%University Technical College Leeds: 5.5%Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 5.6%Roundhay School: 6%Leeds Jewish Free School: 6.5%The Ruth Gorse Academy: 6.6%Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College: 6.9%Guiseley School: 7%Garforth Academy: 7.1%The Morley Academy: 7.1%St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 7.1%Allerton Grange School: 7.2%Woodkirk Academy: 7.2%Allerton High School: 7.4%Rodillian Academy: 7.5%Benton Park School: 7.6%West Oaks School: 8%Boston Spa Academy: 8%Carr Manor Community School: 8.1%Cockburn School: 8.2%Dixons Trinity Chapeltown: 8.4%The Farnley Academy: 8.7%Cockburn John Charles Academy: 8.9%Crawshaw Academy: 9.1%Temple Moor High School: 9.2%Bruntcliffe Academy: 9.6%West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre: 10%Brigshaw High School: 10%Pudsey Grammar School: 10.1%Wetherby High School: 10.1%Co-op Academy Priesthorpe: 10.1%Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy: 10.1%Leeds City Academy: 10.4%Co-op Academy Brierley: 11%Broomfield South SILC: 11.3%John Smeaton Academy: 11.3%Lawnswood School: 11.5%Ralph Thoresby School: 11.5%Green Meadows Academy: 11.6%Oulton Academy: 12%Bishop Young Church of England Academy: 12.1%Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 12.4%Dixons Unity Academy: 12.8%Temple Learning Academy: 12.9%Leeds West Academy: 13.1%John Jamieson School: 13.5%St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa: 15.8%Co-op Academy Leeds: 17%Leeds East Academy: 17.4%Lighthouse School Leeds: 17.6%Penny Field School: 19.6%Springwell Leeds Academy: 30.4%0%8%16%24%32%
Secondary schools in Leeds

Ofsted grades in Leeds

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 35 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 9 of 33
  • Good: 22 of 33
  • Requires improvement: 2 of 33
  • Inadequate: 0 of 33
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Four things worth knowing in Leeds

  1. Some are faith schools.

    12 of the 68 secondary schools in Leeds have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Leeds, explained

There are 68 secondary schools in Leeds, teaching 62,669 children. 11 are run by the council and 41 are academies or free schools. Among them are 15 special and 11 independent schools.

94% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 9 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Leeds scored an average Attainment 8 of 46.5 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

31.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,895 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Leeds?
There are 68 secondary schools in Leeds, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Leeds?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Leeds on Eduscope are Trinity Academy Leeds, Roundhay School and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Leeds?
Leeds has 9 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 22 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Leeds ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Leeds secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Leeds is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Leeds?
When choosing a secondary school in Leeds, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 68 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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