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Allerton High School
King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 7AG, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.2 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,697
Capacity
1,579
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.3, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths, where 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, 68% of students progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid commitment to higher education. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 69% | Top 10% 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%. | 72% | Top 9% 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%. | 55% | Top 9% 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%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 176 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (135 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
School keeps me informed
73%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.4%
Asian Indian12.2%
Asian Pakistani11.9%
Asian Chinese5.8%
Other5.4%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.85035, -1.55166 · LS17 7AG
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108057
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.allertonhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Allerton High School rated by Ofsted?
Allerton High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2018.
Is Allerton High School a good school?
Allerton High School scores 90.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Allerton High School?
Based on 135 Ofsted Parent View responses, Allerton High School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Allerton High School in GCSEs?
Allerton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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