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Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LZ, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.0 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,374
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, placing it in the top 49% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 67%, while 45% reach grade 5 or higher. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 57%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 74% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
76%
My child makes good progress
69%
My child feels safe
68%
My child is happy
65%
School keeps me informed
65%
Progress is communicated
62%
I'd recommend this school
57%
Behaviour is good
56%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.74559, -1.62019 · LS27 0LZ
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142056
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bruntcliffe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bruntcliffe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Bruntcliffe Academy a good school?
Bruntcliffe Academy scores 26.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Bruntcliffe Academy?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bruntcliffe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bruntcliffe Academy in GCSEs?
Bruntcliffe Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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