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Bruntcliffe Academy
Ages 11–161,374 pupils
Bruntcliffe Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds. The school has around 1,374 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Bruntcliffe Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846
England avg 45.1 · was 48.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry74%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.06
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake25.9%
Free school meals25.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.3%
Attendance90.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leeds
All schools in Leeds →St Francis Catholic Primary School, MorleyGood · 0.4 miFountain Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miThe Morley Academy0.6 miAsquith Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miMorley Victoria Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miGildersome Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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