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Roundhay School
Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1ND, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.6 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,519
Capacity
2,500
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing it in the top 15% nationally. A commendable 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, including 36% to top-third institutions. However, while the school shows solid overall achievement, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching higher standards at KS2, which stands at 31%.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 55.1 | Top 15% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 69% | 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 31% | No UK data |
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%. | 74% | 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%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 252 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.1%
Asian Pakistani22.0%
Mixed Other6.4%
Asian Indian5.6%
Black African5.2%
White Other4.0%
Other3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.82968, -1.51475 · LS8 1ND
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108076
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.roundhayschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Roundhay School rated by Ofsted?
Roundhay School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Roundhay School a good school?
Roundhay School scores 93.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 Roundhay School in GCSEs?
Roundhay School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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