Leeds West Academy
Leeds, LS13 1DQ · Leeds · secondary school
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35th 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 — 5.0/10 against 485 of them, against 3.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.9 · 37 | 30% | 1.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 25% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.9 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leeds West Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,432 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 score and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1432?
What Ofsted said about Leeds West Academy
Overview
Leeds West Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a "happy and inclusive" environment where pupils thrive within a culture of strong relationships. Leaders have successfully created an atmosphere where pupils feel valued and behave well in lessons.
Strengths
- The school offers an "ambitious curriculum" with a clear sequence of knowledge delivery, positively impacting education quality.
- Staff provide a "vibrant and inclusive approach" to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the curriculum effectively.
- Behaviour is calm and orderly, with pupils showing respect and collaborating well; suspensions are decreasing significantly.
- The school has a "well-organised approach to the teaching of reading," including targeted support for those with gaps in learning.
- Personal development is extensive, with strong careers provision and pupils learning essential life skills, such as CPR.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not ensure pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving to complex concepts, leading to gaps in deeper understanding; the school should provide targeted training to address this.
- The attendance strategy has not secured sufficient improvement for pupils with SEND, negatively affecting their achievement; the school should intensify actions to increase their attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 39.9 |
| 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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