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Leeds City Academy
Goodgraded 11/12/2024Ages 11–161,034 pupils
Leeds City Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds. The school has around 1,034 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/12/2024, Leeds City Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Leeds City Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 11/12/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 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 4Above average
Attainment 838.3
England avg 45.1 · was 39.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths34%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
England avg 65% · was 48% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.39
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake62.6%
Free school meals62.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language72.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.4%
Attendance89.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher12.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leeds
All schools in Leeds →Quarry Mount Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miNotre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College0.5 miUniversity of Leeds0.7 miAlder Tree Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miLeeds Arts University0.7 miWest Oaks SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi
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