- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Schools in LS6
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: LS6 is a postcode district in Leeds with 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries249 primary · 5 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All LS6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LS6
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 LS6
9 in LS6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds, LS6 4QD · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in LS6
5 in LS6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
249 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
134 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
Nurseries in LS6
12 in LS6, highest Ofsted grade first
Children's Corner Headingley Ltd
Leeds, LS6 3RG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Headingley Preschool
Headingley, LS6 2DT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Meanwood Preschool
Leeds, LS6 4LF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LS6
2 in LS6, by the school's Eduscope score
Penny Field School
Leeds, LS6 4QD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.6%
- Pupils
- 71
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
West Oaks School
Leeds, LS6 2ST · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 503
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.3
Special Schools in LS6
4 in LS6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lighthouse Futures Trust
Leeds, LS6 2AH · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Ormston School
Leeds, LS6 2AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Penny Field School
Leeds, LS6 4QD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 19.6%
- Pupils
- 71
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Private Schools in LS6
1 in LS6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ormston School
Leeds, LS6 2AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LS6, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good17
- Requires improvement1
- 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 LS6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LS6 has 24 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 LS6
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 LS6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LS6?
LS6 has 24 schools, including 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LS6?
The highest-ranked schools in LS6 on Eduscope are Meanwood Church of England Primary School, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Shire Oak VC 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 LS6?
There is 1 independent school in LS6, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in LS6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in LS6 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.