- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 241
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in LS12
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: LS12 is a postcode district in Leeds with 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2114 primary · 5 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All LS12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LS12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LS12
14 in LS12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
47 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1149%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 350
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in LS12
5 in LS12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
317 first choices, 295 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,492
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
142 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils
- 907
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.9
Nurseries in LS12
5 in LS12, highest Ofsted grade first
Acre Wood Children's Nursery
Leeds, LS12 4PX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery Ltd
Leeds, LS12 4AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidspiration Childcare And Education Limited
Leeds, LS12 5EZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LS12
1 in LS12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
317 first choices, 295 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,492
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Special Schools in LS12
1 in LS12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Armley Grange School
Leeds, LS12 3QH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in LS12
2 in LS12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Armley Grange School
Leeds, LS12 3QH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Core Training and Development limited
Leeds, LS12 5JB · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LS12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LS12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LS12 has 21 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LS12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LS12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LS12?
LS12 has 21 schools, including 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LS12?
The highest-ranked schools in LS12 on Eduscope are Holy Family Catholic Primary School, The Farnley Academy, Armley Park Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LS12?
There are 2 independent schools in LS12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in LS12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in LS12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in LS12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.