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Horsforth School
Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5RF, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.0 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,773
Capacity
1,865
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.3, placing it in the top 11% nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 81% of pupils progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions, showcasing the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2013Older 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. | 57.3 | Top 11% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 87% | Top 7% 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%. | 57% | Top 7% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 132 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
Other3.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.84230, -1.64084 · LS18 5RF
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137775
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.horsforthschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Horsforth School rated by Ofsted?
Horsforth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2013.
Is Horsforth School a good school?
Horsforth School scores 75.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Horsforth School in GCSEs?
Horsforth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.3. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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