Bruntcliffe Academy
Leeds, LS27 0LZ · Leeds · secondary school
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20th 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 — 7.7/10 against 879 of them, against 6.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.4 · 61 | 46% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 38% | 2.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.8 · 59 | 15% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bruntcliffe Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,361 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. 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 in raising their Attainment 8 scores further? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How does the school structure its curriculum to support the progress seen in the 2023/24 data?
What Ofsted said about Bruntcliffe Academy
Overview
Bruntcliffe Academy provides a "consistently high quality curriculum" where pupils are taught to have pride in themselves and achieve highly. The school has "stable leadership" following previous changes, with "demonstrable improvement across all areas" and staff who feel supported.
Strengths
- Pupils experience "high-quality lessons across much of the curriculum" and "articulate what they have learned with clarity."
- The school prioritises reading through "forensic reading" lessons, helping weaker readers develop "a love for reading."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs "identified precisely" and receive necessary support.
- There is an "impressive variety of different clubs and activities," allowing pupils to "explore and nurture their talents and interests."
- Leaders and trustees have a "sharp understanding of the school’s strengths and what needs to improve further."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff provide "consistently high quality teaching across all aspects of the curriculum," as some lessons lack clear modelling and explanations.
- The school should "further develop relationships with the community and improve the attendance of all pupils," as a significant number are persistently absent.
- The school should ensure new methods to manage behaviour are "fully embedded" to further develop a positive behavioural culture.
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 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.8 |
| 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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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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