- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Schools in LS16
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: LS16 is a postcode district in Leeds with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All LS16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LS16
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 LS16
11 in LS16, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 431
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS16 8EX · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Top Secondary Schools in LS16
4 in LS16, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
296 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
104 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 987
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
114 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 1,307
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in LS16
12 in LS16, highest Ofsted grade first
Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School
Leeds, LS16 8EX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Academy - Holt Park
Leeds, LS16 7RX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Oaks
Leeds, LS16 6BW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LS16
4 in LS16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
296 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
104 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 987
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
114 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 1,307
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Special Schools in LS16
1 in LS16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lighthouse School Leeds
Leeds, LS16 6QB · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 17.6%
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.2
Private Schools in LS16
1 in LS16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Richmond House School
Ls16 5lg · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 271
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LS16, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good15
- Not graded yet8
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 LS16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LS16 has 27 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 LS16
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 LS16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LS16?
LS16 has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 LS16?
The highest-ranked schools in LS16 on Eduscope are Adel Primary School, Bramhope Primary School, Abbey Grange Church of England Academy. 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 LS16?
There is 1 independent school in LS16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in LS16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in LS16 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.