Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Priesthorpe Lane Farsley Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 5SG |
| Phone | 01132574115 |
| Reference Number | 144588 |
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe has made significant progress since its previous inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school fosters an inclusive community where pupils develop strong relationships with each other and their teachers. With effective support systems in place, students, including those with special educational needs, engage positively with the wide array of extracurricular activities provided. The sixth-form has a robust support system that prepares students well for their future endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1038 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.01%
Girls: 44.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 96 | 197 |
| 8 | 120 | 92 | 212 |
| 9 | 123 | 87 | 210 |
| 10 | 110 | 87 | 197 |
| 11 | 109 | 96 | 205 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 35.4% |
| White, British | 34.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Priesthorpe School | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and inclusive environment
- High expectations for behaviour and academic performance
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Robust governance and staff support systems
- Well-designed curriculum with strong cross-subject links
- Proactive approaches to encouraging attendance and pupil motivation
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils require additional support in regulating behaviour during social times
- Some pupils lack the desired motivation and engagement in lessons
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.4% |
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 | 86 | 41 |
| Third Preference | 129 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 139 | 82 |
Previous Years
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