Leeds City Academy
Leeds, LS6 2LG · Leeds · secondary school
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31st 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 — 5.7/10 against 140 of them, against 3.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.3 · 9 | 30% | 0.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.42 · 80 | 25% | 2.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.3 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leeds City Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.42 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 (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,009 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the positive Progress 8 trajectory for students with similar backgrounds? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching strategies in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Leeds City Academy
Overview
Leeds City Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a ‘happy and inclusive school’ where ‘pupils thrive’ and rise to ‘very high expectations’. Leaders are driven by a common goal to provide the best education, and the school is ‘going from strength to strength’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘impressive’ behaviour and are ‘keen to learn’, contributing well to class discussions.
- The ‘ambitious curriculum’ is carefully designed, with ‘exceptional support’ for pupils who speak English as an additional language.
- Reading strategies help pupils develop skills and enjoyment, including tailored support for phonics and access to texts that ‘develop an understanding of difference’.
- The ‘DNA’ curriculum promotes personal development, helping pupils gain a ‘deep understanding of healthy relationships’ and prepare for life in modern Britain.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, and adults are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to embed attendance strategies to reduce the ‘persistent absence of some pupils’, which remains high and causes them to miss ‘valuable learning experiences’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.8 |
| 2024/25 | 38.3 |
| 2025/26 | 36.3 |
| 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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