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Leeds West Academy
Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.0 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,450
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction stands at 68%, indicating a generally positive experience, though there may be room for improvement in engagement. The school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which could be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 May 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (104 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child feels safe
75%
School has high expectations
74%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
70%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
64%
School supports development
63%
Behaviour is good
59%
School keeps me informed
51%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
Black African3.8%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.81414, -1.65444 · LS13 1DQ
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135935
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.leedswestacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leeds West Academy rated by Ofsted?
Leeds West Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is Leeds West Academy a good school?
Leeds West Academy scores 22.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Leeds West Academy?
Based on 104 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leeds West Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Leeds West Academy in GCSEs?
Leeds West Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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