Leeds Jewish Free School
Leeds, LS17 7TN · Leeds · secondary school
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18th 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 — 9.2/10 against 823 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 85 | 30% | 2.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.45 · 82 | 25% | 2.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.6 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leeds Jewish Free School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 59.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.45 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Japanese, Maths, English, and homework clubs, or participate in trampolining, table tennis, and running. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Japanese and Maths clubs structured for different ability levels?
What Ofsted said about Leeds Jewish Free School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though inspectors noted the grade ‘might not be as high if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now’. The school is described as a ‘special community’ that ‘values diversity, inclusivity and kindness’, where pupils feel accepted and supported. However, inconsistencies in the curriculum and teaching methods mean some pupils ‘do not achieve as well as they should’.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘supportive environment’ where bullying is rare and they feel empowered to voice concerns.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘thrive and achieve well’ due to ‘tailored support’ from knowledgeable staff.
- The school ‘swiftly identifies’ pupils needing reading assistance, helping them read with ‘increasing proficiency’.
- Staff are ‘proud to work here’ and feel ‘looked after by trusted leaders’.
- Pupils engage actively in extra-curricular activities and demonstrate a ‘strong sense of social justice and equality’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks careful planning, leading to ‘gaps in their knowledge’ and preventing pupils from achieving their potential.
- Teaching does not consistently help pupils ‘remember important knowledge’, requiring better pedagogical approaches.
- There is unequal access to sports opportunities for boys and girls, and pupils’ knowledge of other world religions is limited.
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 | 52.4 |
| 2024/25 | 55.2 |
| 2025/26 | 50.6 |
| 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
—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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