Best secondary schools in Leeds
Leeds school decisions work best when you compare postcode score and school quality side by side, because the highest-status address does not always carry the strongest local school mix. This ranking covers 120 secondary schools across 5 local authority districts. Postcode area LS29 has the highest average school score (91.4 across 2 schools), while HD2 sits at the lower end (23.9). 95% of ranked Leeds secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Leeds on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Leeds comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Leeds ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Carr Manor Community School | 88.9 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 12 | Garforth Academy | 88.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 13 | The Morley Academy | 88.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 14 | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 88.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | The North Halifax Grammar School | 88.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | The Ruth Gorse Academy | 87.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 17 | Shelley College, A Share Academy | 86.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 18 | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School | 86.1 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 19 | The Farnley Academy | 85.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 20 | Dixons Kings Academy | 82.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 21 | Dixons Trinity Chapeltown | 81.8 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 22 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford | 80.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 23 | Cockburn School | 79.7 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 24 | Trinity Academy Cathedral | 79.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 25 | Rodillian Academy | 78.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Dixons City Academy | 78.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 27 | Dixons Trinity Academy | 77.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 28 | Kettlethorpe High School | 77.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Horsforth School | 76.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | Moor End Academy | 76.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Leeds
What is the best secondary school in Leeds?
The Crossley Heath School is the top-ranked secondary school in Leeds (LocaleIQ score 97 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 74.5. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Leeds secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Leeds?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School tops the Leeds primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 97% · higher 53%. See the full primary school ranking for Leeds for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Leeds have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Leeds: The Crossley Heath School (Attainment 8 74.5); Heckmondwike Grammar School (Attainment 8 80.2); Ilkley Grammar School (Attainment 8 56.5). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Leeds are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
28 secondary schools in the Leeds ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Ilkley Grammar School, Roundhay School, Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College, Boston Spa Academy, Allerton High School, and 23 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Leeds?
This ranking covers 120 secondary schools in the Leeds comparison pool, across 5 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Leeds has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, LS29 has the strongest cluster — 91.4 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. HD2 sits at the lower end (23.9 average). Leeds school decisions work best when you compare postcode score and school quality side by side, because the highest-status address does not always carry the strongest local school mix. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.