Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Leeds, LS16 5EA · Leeds · secondary school
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5th of 45 secondary schools in Leeds we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 915 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.6 · 90 | 30% | 2.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.7 · 91 | 25% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.1 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.7 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access peripatetic music lessons and participate in trips including pilgrimages, field trips to the Yorkshire Dales, skiing in Europe, visiting battlefields in France, and a geography trip to Iceland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,576 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,152. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place for pupils transitioning from primary to secondary education? How are the various trip opportunities funded and allocated among students?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve highly and feel safe, supported by a "well‑sequenced curriculum" and a "tangible family atmosphere." Leaders provide "clear, ambitious and highly effective direction," ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make excellent progress. The inspection highlights strong standards across most areas, with a specific focus on strengthening post-16 provision.
Strengths
- Pupils build "strong foundations in reading, vocabulary and subject knowledge" and talk confidently about how ideas connect.
- Attendance is "well above national figures" due to precise support that removes barriers for vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is "calm and respectful," with bullying being rare and dealt with quickly and fairly.
- Staff use the "Abbey Learning Cycle" to structure purposeful lessons, ensuring pupils secure key concepts through modelling and questioning.
- Personal development is "thoughtful, ambitious and woven into daily school life," helping pupils grow in character and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to strengthen post-16 provision so that teaching, assessment and outcomes match the high standards seen at key stage 4.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.7 |
| 2024/25 | 55.9 |
| 2025/26 | 57.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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