- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Schools in LS18
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: LS18 is a postcode district in Leeds with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries208 primary · 1 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All LS18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LS18
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 LS18
8 in LS18, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 274
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in LS18
1 in LS18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
343 first choices, 280 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,837
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Nurseries in LS18
11 in LS18, highest Ofsted grade first
Brownberrie Lane Preschool Ltd
Horsforth, LS18 5SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Preschool
Leeds, LS18 5JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
First Steps Nursery At Froebelian
Leeds, LS18 4DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LS18
1 in LS18, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
343 first choices, 280 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,837
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Private Schools in LS18
1 in LS18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Froebelian School
Ls18 4lb · 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
- 114
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LS18, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good12
- Not graded yet3
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 LS18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LS18 has 20 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 LS18
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 LS18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LS18?
LS18 has 20 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LS18?
The highest-ranked schools in LS18 on Eduscope are Horsforth Featherbank Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth, West End 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 LS18?
There is 1 independent school in LS18. 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 LS18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in LS18 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.