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Guiseley School
Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8DT, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.2 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,427
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. Attainment is commendable, with an average GCSE score of 49.6 and 74% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally for GCSE performance. However, only 32% of students enter the EBacc, indicating potential areas for growth in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 49.6 | Top 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (383 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other0.6%
Black African0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.87139, -1.71748 · LS20 8DT
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108085
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.guiseleyschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Guiseley School rated by Ofsted?
Guiseley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Guiseley School a good school?
Guiseley School scores 70.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Guiseley School?
Based on 383 Ofsted Parent View responses, Guiseley School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Guiseley School in GCSEs?
Guiseley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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