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Leeds West Academy
Goodgraded 16/10/2024Ages 11–161,450 pupils
Leeds West Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds. The school has around 1,450 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/10/2024, Leeds West Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Leeds West Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 16/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.7
England avg 45.1 · was 38.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 49% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.48
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake42.5%
Free school meals42.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.5%
Attendance87.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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