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Guiseley School
Goodgraded 24/09/2019Ages 11–181,427 pupils
Guiseley School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Leeds. The school has around 1,427 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/09/2019, Guiseley School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Guiseley School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/09/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 849.6
England avg 45.1 · was 49.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry32%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.4
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.4
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.7
AAB or better18%
Retention94%
Value added-0.35
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake11.0%
Free school meals11.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher28.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leeds
All schools in Leeds →Green Meadows AcademyGood · 0.3 miGuiseley Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miTranmere Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt. Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy0.8 miYeadon Westfield Infant School0.8 mi
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