Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Pudsey, LS28 5SG · Leeds · secondary school
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33rd 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 — 4.8/10 against 577 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 41.9 · 42 | 30% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in March 2024. In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.4 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 (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, play football, badminton, or boxing, and participate in a rock band, photography, or cookery. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,013 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,140. 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? How is the after-school club structured to support students with lower attainment?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Overview
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is described as an inclusive community where pupils are proud members and feel safe. The report highlights a strong sense of cohesion, with leaders fostering positive relationships between staff and pupils through small coaching groups and robust governance. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now delivering a high-quality education with outstanding personal development.
Strengths
- Personal development is outstanding, offering a "huge range of clubs, trips and activities" that build community and prepare pupils for life after school.
- The curriculum is "wide and ambitious," with subject leaders creating cross-curricular links, such as linking science and PSHE, to deepen understanding.
- Teachers use "precise vocabulary" to help pupils discuss complex ideas maturely, particularly in subjects like Religious Studies.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff are "overwhelmingly positive about working at the school," supported by "community circles" that give them a strong voice.
- Leaders provide targeted support for reading and SEND pupils, ensuring all can access the curriculum and wider opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to develop strategies to build high levels of motivation and engagement, as a small number of pupils do not yet demonstrate the expected "thirst for knowledge."
- Some pupils need support from adults to regulate their behaviour during social times.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| 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
—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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