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Leeds City Academy
Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2LG, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.9 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,034
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 86% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in providing a supportive environment for students. While 48% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school offers a balanced education for 11-16-year-olds within a diverse student body of over 1,000.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 38.3 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
74%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School keeps me informed
65%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African16.7%
Gypsy/Roma14.4%
Other11.1%
Asian Pakistani10.8%
White Other7.4%
White British6.7%
Asian Other5.7%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.81759, -1.55857 · LS6 2LG
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139646
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.leedscityacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leeds City Academy rated by Ofsted?
Leeds City Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is Leeds City Academy a good school?
Leeds City Academy scores 62.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 City Academy?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leeds City Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Leeds City Academy in GCSEs?
Leeds City Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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