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Pudsey Grammar School
Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 7ND, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,362
Capacity
1,370
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 63% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. While 58% of pupils progress to university, only 16% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting high achievers. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for a diverse student body.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2019Older 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 39% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% 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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 117 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Asian Indian3.0%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.79884, -1.66290 · LS28 7ND
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108079
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.pudseygrammar.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pudsey Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Pudsey Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2019.
Is Pudsey Grammar School a good school?
Pudsey Grammar School scores 40.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Pudsey Grammar School in GCSEs?
Pudsey Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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