Leeds City Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bedford Field Woodhouse Cliff Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 2LG |
| Phone | 01132844260 |
| Reference Number | 139646 |
Leeds City Academy has maintained the high standards set at its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a strong commitment to pupil success. The inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among students, who are engaged and proud to be part of the school community. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to promote important skills, with tailored support for pupils who speak English as an additional language, resulting in impressive outcomes. Despite these strengths, the school must address the high persistent absence rates among some students to ensure they do not miss crucial learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1034 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.32%
Girls: 47.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 99 | 202 |
| 8 | 112 | 94 | 206 |
| 9 | 105 | 102 | 207 |
| 10 | 102 | 104 | 206 |
| 11 | 119 | 94 | 213 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% |
| Unclassified | 9.5% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| White, British | 6.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| Caribbean | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a happy and inclusive environment.
- High expectations lead to impressive behaviour and engagement.
- Ambitious curriculum supports knowledge and skill development.
- Exceptional support for pupils who speak English as an additional language.
- Strong focus on personal development through the 'DNA' curriculum.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school.
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence of some pupils remains high, impacting learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 76 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Quarry Mount Primary School
Pennington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2JP |
0.22 miles |
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Alder Tree Primary Academy
Potternewton Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2DR |
0.56 miles |
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Brudenell Primary School
School View, Leeds, LS6 1EN |
0.58 miles |
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Spring Bank Primary School
Spring Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1AD |
0.69 miles |
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Shire Oak VC Primary School
Wood Lane, Headingley, Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2DT |
0.7 miles |
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Blenheim Primary School
Lofthouse Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9EX |
0.87 miles |
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Little London Academy
Meanwood Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SR |
1 miles |
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Rosebank Primary School
Burley Road, Rosebank Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1JP |
1.02 miles |
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Chapel Allerton Primary School
Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 3PD |
1.08 miles |
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Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leopold Street, Chapeltown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4AW |
1.11 miles |
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Green Road, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4LD |
1.12 miles |
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Burley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2HY |
1.14 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 3QF |
1.16 miles |
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Manor Wood Primary School
Carr Manor Road, Moortown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ |
1.24 miles |
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Weetwood Primary School
Weetwood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5NW |
1.29 miles |
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Bracken Edge Primary School
Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Garth, Off Newton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4HE |
1.31 miles |
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Argie Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2QZ |
1.32 miles |
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Hillcrest Academy
Cowper Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4DR |
1.32 miles |
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St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tongue Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QD |
1.39 miles |
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Bankside Primary School
Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AW |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9BL |
0.53 miles |
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West Oaks School
Crowther Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2ST |
0.58 miles |
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Ormston School
Alma Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AH |
0.78 miles |
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Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leopold Street, Chapeltown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4AW |
1.1 miles |
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Swarthmore Education Centre
2 - 7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD |
1.12 miles |
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Adel Beck
Care of: Leeds City Council, Leeds, LS1 1UR |
1.14 miles |
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Luminate Education Group
Park Lane, Leeds City College, College House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AA |
1.18 miles |
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Al Kauthar Girls Academy
Newton Hill House, Newton Hill Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4JE |
1.19 miles |
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Carr Manor Community School
Carr Manor Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ |
1.21 miles |
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Leeds Mathematics School
105 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AS |
1.37 miles |
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Leeds College of Building
North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7QT |
1.39 miles |
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QE |
1.46 miles |
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Penny Field School
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD |
1.59 miles |
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Co-op Academy Leeds
Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7HD |
1.84 miles |
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Lawnswood School
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5AG |
1.95 miles |
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Roundhay School
Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1ND |
1.97 miles |
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The Ruth Gorse Academy
Black Bull Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1HW |
2.07 miles |
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Ellerby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8LA |
2.09 miles |
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Allerton Grange School
Talbot Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6SF |
2.14 miles |
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Trinity Academy Leeds
Torre Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7QL |
2.17 miles |