Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Leeds, LS14 6NU · Leeds · secondary school
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40th 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 — 4.0/10 against 217 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.4 · 15 | 30% | 0.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 25% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.4 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Young Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. In 2024/25, 31.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 777 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Overview
The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with ‘Good’ overall effectiveness, marking significant improvement from its previous rating. Leaders have implemented a ‘richer, more ambitious’ curriculum and effective support systems, creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel ‘united’. However, the report highlights that low attendance and inconsistent evaluation of improvement strategies currently limit the school’s ability to maximise pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘richer, more ambitious’ and effectively prepares pupils for future studies, particularly in key stage 3.
- Staff receive ‘high-quality training’ and deliver effective lessons using subject-specific knowledge and a focus on oracy.
- The school has ‘effective systems to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, including the ‘Dovecote’ provision.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including sporting, performing arts, and community projects like the ‘community garden’.
- Reading and language development are given ‘high priority’, with successful support for pupils new to the country or learning English as an additional language.
Areas to improve
- The school must secure regular attendance from more pupils, as ‘too many pupils continue to miss important learning through absence’.
- Leaders need to consistently and effectively evaluate the impact of their evidence-informed improvement strategies to adapt when approaches are not working as expected.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 36.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.4 |
| 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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