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Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Priesthorpe Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5SG, Leeds


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,055
Capacity
1,140
Ages
1116
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 75% nationally. Approximately 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 35% reach grade 5 or higher. While 60% of pupils progress to university, the percentage attending top-third universities is relatively low at 5%, indicating room for improvement in higher-level academic outcomes.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 February 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.41.1Bottom 25% 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%.62%Bottom 40% 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%.35%Bottom 27% 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%.26%Bottom 32% 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 32% UK
University Destinations
MetricValuevs 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%.60%Above avg
Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%.5%Below avg

Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).

Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.4%
White British34.3%
Asian Indian5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Black African2.4%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.81070, -1.68735 · LS28 5SG

School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144588
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe rated by Ofsted?

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2024.

Is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe a good school?

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Co-op Academy Priesthorpe in GCSEs?

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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