Allerton High School
Leeds, LS17 7AG · Leeds · secondary school
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1st of 45 secondary schools in Leeds we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 910 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 76.4 · 94 | 30% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.89 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.2 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allerton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.89 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and netball, perform in the School Production, and join an expedition trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,764 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,579. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are expedition trips funded and organised for all students?
What Ofsted said about Allerton High School
Overview
Allerton High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. Pupils achieve “astonishingly well” in this “exceptional school,” benefiting from an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters a strong sense of belonging. The report confirms that the school continues to deliver high-quality education with exemplary behaviour and robust support for all students.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and from disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve “excellent outcomes” in national tests across all subjects.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with classrooms being “calm and purposeful” and pupils engaging enthusiastically in learning.
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” supported by teachers who are “experts in their subjects” and use targeted questioning to deepen understanding.
- Sixth-form provision is a “strength of the school,” with students achieving “exceptionally well” after efforts to narrow attainment gaps.
- Pastoral support is “first rate,” featuring a tiered approach to mental health support that ensures no pupil is left behind.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3 |
| 2024/25 | 54.3 |
| 2025/26 | 60.2 |
| 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
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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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