Roundhay School
Leeds, LS8 1ND · Leeds · all-through school
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2nd of 45 secondary schools in Leeds we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 886 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 65.3 · 87 | 30% | 2.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.72 · 91 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.4 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roundhay School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.72 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, National Citizenship Service, Social Mobility Foundation, and University of Leeds Reach for Excellence Programme.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,554 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,500. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for university places? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the extracurricular programmes listed?
What Ofsted said about Roundhay School
Overview
Pupils “thrive academically, and personally” at this large all-through school, where staff provide “exceptional support” and act as strong advocates for families. The report highlights a community where pupils from diverse backgrounds show “exceptional levels of respect for others” and consistently achieve highly in external assessments. Leaders demonstrate a “relentless moral purpose,” ensuring high expectations are met across both primary and secondary campuses.
Strengths
- Reading is taught with precision; by the end of Year 2, “almost all pupils are reading accurately and confidently.”
- Subject curriculums are “carefully designed” with “exceptionally high” expectations, enabling pupils to talk confidently about their learning.
- The school employs a “‘whatever it takes’ approach” to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Behaviour is managed effectively through a “Kindness Charter,” with “simple and consistently applied” systems for rewards and sanctions.
- Extra-curricular provision is extensive, with “97% of pupils attend[ing] at least one club each week.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.3 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 56.4 |
| 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
—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
- Open evening27 Nov 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
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