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Lighthouse School Leeds
Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6QB, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.3 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
80
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, though it currently faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.9 and only 11% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school is better than 34% of others in the area, parents should consider the limited data on progress and overall academic results when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2014Older 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. | 10.9 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 11% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 11% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Location
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53.84542, -1.61306 · LS16 6QB
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138380
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.lighthouseschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lighthouse School Leeds rated by Ofsted?
Lighthouse School Leeds was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2014.
Is Lighthouse School Leeds a good school?
Lighthouse School Leeds scores 34.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Lighthouse School Leeds in GCSEs?
Lighthouse School Leeds achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.9. 11% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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