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Schools in Guiseley

A town in Leeds

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 3,991 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Guiseley at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Guiseley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries103 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths66%Attainment 8 54.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Guiseley

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.

All Guiseley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Guiseley

3 mainstream schools in Guiseley, best first

Tranmere Park Primary School

Leeds, LS20 8JJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

47 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
343
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Tranmere Park Primary School

Guiseley Primary School

Leeds, LS20 9DA · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

32 first choices, 34 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
376
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Guiseley Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Guiseley

2 mainstream schools in Guiseley, best first

Guiseley School

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

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

221 first choices, 227 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

Days missed
7.0%
Pupils
1,431
Pupils per teacher
15.8
View school Guiseley School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Guiseley

4 in Guiseley, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Guiseley

3 in Guiseley, by the school's Eduscope score

Guiseley School

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

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

221 first choices, 227 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

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

Green Meadows Academy

Leeds, LS20 8LS · 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
11.6%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
9.3
View school Green Meadows Academy

Special Schools in Guiseley

1 in Guiseley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Green Meadows Academy

Leeds, LS20 8LS · 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
11.6%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
9.3
View school Green Meadows Academy
The map

Every school in Guiseley, 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.

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Guiseley Primary School, GoodTranmere Park Primary School, GoodGuiseley School, GoodSt. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Outstanding in every areaGreen Meadows Academy, GoodSt. Oswald's CofE Primary School, GoodPartou Yeadon Day Nursery & Pre-School, Safeguarding not metGuiseley Children's Day Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Leeds Guiseley, OutstandingUnit One Kids
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • 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 Guiseley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Guiseley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Guiseley by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Guiseley vs England

How good are Guiseley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Guiseley

GuiseleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    66%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Guiseley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
62% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Guiseley has 10 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Guiseley's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Guiseley17%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Guiseley

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How many schools are in Guiseley?

Guiseley has 10 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 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 Guiseley?

The highest-ranked schools in Guiseley on Eduscope are St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Tranmere Park Primary School, Guiseley 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.

What percentage of schools in Guiseley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Guiseley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Guiseley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Guiseley, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Guiseley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Guiseley is 16.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Guiseley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Guiseley is 14.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Guiseley?

There are 3,991 pupils enrolled across schools in Guiseley, with 1,124 in primary and 2,867 in secondary. 12.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Guiseley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Guiseley 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.

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