Leeds West Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Intake Lane Rodley Leeds West Yorkshire LS13 1DQ |
| Phone | 01132295454 |
| Reference Number | 135935 |
Leeds West Academy continues to uphold the strong standards established during its previous inspection, reflecting an environment where pupils feel happy, valued, and engaged in their learning. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere through strong relationships and a culture that celebrates community, care, and commitment. Notable efforts have been made to enhance the curriculum, benefitting all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Although improvements in pupil engagement and achievement are evident, there are concerns regarding the depth of knowledge some students are acquiring and the attendance rates of SEND pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1450 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.83%
Girls: 53.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | 146 | 296 |
| 8 | 130 | 167 | 297 |
| 9 | 144 | 158 | 302 |
| 10 | 122 | 151 | 273 |
| 11 | 133 | 149 | 282 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- The school fosters a happy and inclusive environment.
- Pupils feel valued and appreciated as members of the school community.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver an ambitious curriculum effectively.
- There is a vibrant approach to supporting pupils with SEND.
- The school has a well-organised reading support system.
- Behaviour is well-managed, with decreasing suspension rates.
- The school's personal development curriculum is extensive and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not ensure secure understanding before advancing to more complex concepts.
- Attendance strategy has not sufficiently improved attendance of pupils with SEND.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.4% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 106 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 128 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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