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John Smeaton Academy
Barwick Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8TA, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
610
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
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Last inspected: 30 April 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. | 29.5 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Black African4.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
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53.81544, -1.43480 · LS15 8TA
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148793
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is John Smeaton Academy rated by Ofsted?
John Smeaton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is John Smeaton Academy a good school?
John Smeaton Academy scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 John Smeaton Academy in GCSEs?
John Smeaton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.5. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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