Crawshaw Academy
Pudsey, LS28 9HU · Leeds · secondary school
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32nd 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 — 4.6/10 against 856 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.5 · 64 | 46% | 2.93 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.59 · 12 | 38% | 0.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.6 · 48 | 15% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crawshaw Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.2, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.59 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Modelling, Strategy games, and Cooking clubs. Sports include Football, Basketball, Rugby league, Gymnastics, Badminton, Athletics, Rounders, and Cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,052 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,125. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Crawshaw Academy
Overview
Crawshaw Academy has clear ambitions for pupils, with older students and staff acknowledging positive changes, yet the quality of education remains "varied across subjects." While many pupils feel safe and valued, inconsistencies in teaching, behaviour management, and leadership mean that not all pupils achieve well enough.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "high-quality sporting and performance activities" and a range of leadership opportunities.
- The "Pathways" provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs is effective, with staff providing "tailored support."
- Literacy interventions help pupils read with confidence, allowing them to "engage more fully with the curriculum."
- Personal development is rated Good, with pupils learning about "respectful citizenship" and feeling well prepared for future careers.
- Staff feel supported, noting that the school and trust "prioritise their well-being."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not consistently implemented; teachers sometimes move pupils on too quickly, creating "knowledge gaps that are not addressed."
- Behaviour management varies, with "low-level disruption" interrupting learning and boisterous behaviour undermining a calm culture.
- Support for pupils with SEND in mainstream classrooms lacks clarity, limiting their ability to "access the curriculum" and make sustained progress.
- Inconsistencies in leadership and management affect the pace of overall improvement.
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 | 42.9 |
| 2024/25 | 45.2 |
| 2025/26 | 45.6 |
| 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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