Leeds East Academy
Leeds, LS14 6HA · Leeds · secondary school
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45th 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 — 0.9/10 against 179 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 20.6 · 4 | 46% | 0.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.87 · 4 | 38% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 31.4 · 2 | 15% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leeds East Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 32.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.87 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 967 pupils against a stated capacity of 975. 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 8 and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Leeds East Academy
Overview
Leeds East Academy is described as a “welcoming and inclusive school” with “high ambitions for all pupils” and “warm and respectful relationships.” While behaviour and personal development are rated Good, the quality of education Requires improvement due to inconsistent teaching methods and attendance issues.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exciting and relevant,” with careful planning in subjects like English and history to deepen understanding.
- Staff are “passionate about sharing their knowledge,” and the school provides “effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- Literacy interventions are “regular and effective,” with pupils enjoying “integral reading sessions.”
- The school offers inspiring future opportunities, including university trips and the ‘Empower Programme’.
- Governance “supports and challenges school leaders” to ensure high-quality education.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must be better adapted to address “gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills” to improve achievement in national tests.
- Staff need to consistently and precisely check what pupils know and remember to identify learning gaps.
- Approaches to improving attendance and behaviour for some pupils must be embedded to ensure “sustained 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 | 32.3 |
| 2024/25 | 32.7 |
| 2025/26 | 31.4 |
| 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
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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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