Guiseley School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fieldhead Road Guiseley Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 8DT |
| Phone | 01943872315 |
| Reference Number | 108085 |
Guiseley School has shown substantial improvement since the previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The new headteacher and staff have made notable strides in enhancing pupil behavior and creating a positive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is generally well-planned, and most teachers effectively help students connect new learning with prior knowledge. However, there are still areas that need attention, including ensuring that pupils fully master content before moving on to new topics and improving attendance rates, especially among disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.89%
Girls: 50.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 104 | 244 |
| 8 | 113 | 133 | 246 |
| 9 | 108 | 125 | 233 |
| 10 | 115 | 124 | 239 |
| 11 | 116 | 106 | 222 |
| 12 | 54 | 56 | 110 |
| 13 | 66 | 67 | 133 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective training programs for teachers
- Strong support for vulnerable pupils
- Improvement in pupil attendance
- Ambitious academic curriculum in the sixth form
- Pupils engage actively in their learning
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and governors
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils moving on from topics before fully understanding them
- Attendance rates for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND still need improvement
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Tranmere Park Primary School
Ridge Close, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8JJ |
0.35 miles |
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Guiseley Primary School
Oxford Road, Guiseley, Guiseley Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9DA |
0.42 miles |
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Yeadon Westfield Infant School
Westfield Grove, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7NQ |
0.84 miles |
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Yeadon Westfield Junior School
New Road, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7HW |
0.9 miles |
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Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Crofters Lea, Off New Road, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7HW |
0.9 miles |
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Queensway Primary School
Coppice Wood Avenue, Yeadon, Queensway Primary School, Select, West Yorkshire, LS19 7LF |
1.02 miles |
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Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Hawksworth, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8NX |
1.34 miles |
|
Menston Primary School
St. Peters Way, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NY |
1.59 miles |
|
Rufford Park Primary School
Rufford Avenue, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7QR |
1.6 miles |
|
Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School
New Road Side, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6DD |
1.6 miles |
|
Baildon Church of England Primary School
Coverdale Way, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6TE |
1.81 miles |
|
Thackley Primary School
Town Lane, Thackley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8PJ |
2.11 miles |
|
Idle CofE Primary School
Boothroyd Drive, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8LU |
2.24 miles |
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Westgate Primary School
Scarborough Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3JS |
2.26 miles |
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Hoyle Court Primary School
Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6DN |
2.33 miles |
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Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Town Street, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6PP |
2.4 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Manor Square, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AP |
2.58 miles |
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Lisker Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1DF |
2.59 miles |
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Thorpe Primary
Albion Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9PY |
2.61 miles |
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Greengates Primary Academy
31 Stockhill Road, Greengates, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9AX |
2.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Green Meadows Academy
Back Lane, Leeds, LS20 8LS |
0.27 miles |
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St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6AE |
0.8 miles |
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Benton Park School
Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6LX |
1.7 miles |
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Immanuel College
Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9AQ |
2.11 miles |
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Woodhouse Grove School
Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0NR |
2.27 miles |
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Farnley Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BB |
3.01 miles |
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Titus Salt School
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5RH |
3.65 miles |
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Horsforth School
Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5RF |
3.71 miles |
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Shipley College
Exhibition Road, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JW |
3.73 miles |
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Hanson Academy
Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP |
3.83 miles |
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Bradford Christian School
Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT |
3.97 miles |
|
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Priesthorpe Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5SG |
4.37 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lister Park
North Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7ND |
4.4 miles |
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Bradford Grammar School
|
4.47 miles |
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Ralph Thoresby School
Holtdale Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX |
4.58 miles |
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Lighthouse School Leeds
Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6QB |
4.62 miles |
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Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
158 Cliffe Road, Undercliffe, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0LT |
4.67 miles |
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Leeds West Academy
Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ |
4.72 miles |
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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ |
4.82 miles |
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Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DA |
4.84 miles |