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Lawnswood School
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5AG, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.3 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,396
Capacity
1,669
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, placing it in the top 69% of schools nationally. While 72% of students progress to university, only 9% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for highly competitive paths. Parent satisfaction appears to be reasonable, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.3%
Asian Pakistani12.5%
Asian Other11.7%
Black African9.8%
Other6.0%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.83590, -1.59511 · LS16 5AG
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108055
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lawnswoodschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lawnswood School rated by Ofsted?
Lawnswood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2013.
Is Lawnswood School a good school?
Lawnswood School scores 33.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lawnswood School in GCSEs?
Lawnswood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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