Guiseley School
Leeds, LS20 8DT · Leeds · secondary school
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22nd 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 the 595 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 61.7 · 83 | 30% | 2.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.0 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guiseley School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sound and Lighting club or Wind Band – Come and Play. Music activities include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a Musical, Battle of the Bands, Divertimento and Spring concerts, and the Soul Band. Trips include music tours abroad. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,431 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. 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 for higher attainment in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Guiseley School
Overview
Guiseley School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy attending the school, benefiting from a “respectful and kind culture” where they feel valued and safe. The curriculum is “well designed and ambitious,” ensuring that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour, being “polite and courteous” and taking pride in their work.
- Teachers possess “good” subject knowledge and deliver well-designed lessons that build knowledge over time.
- The school provides “noteworthy” personal development provision, including age-appropriate advice on health and relationships.
- Sixth-form students are “well prepared for their next steps,” with high proportions entering further education or employment.
- Staff feel “valued and supported,” contributing to a positive school community with a clear vision from leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils receive and act on feedback effectively, as some teachers are “not clear enough with the advice they give to pupils to improve their work.”
- Leaders should ensure all teachers facilitate reading in lessons and at home, as many pupils do not yet read “fluently enough and widely enough.”
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 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 53.0 |
| 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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