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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Leeds, LS16 5EASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.70
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
278 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#286 of 3,141 nationally

About Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is a significantly oversubscribed secondary school in Leeds, and the numbers tell you why. With 1,615 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,152, the school is operating well above its intended size, a clear signal of its popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 237 places available and 1,052 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.44. Of those, 278 families put it as their first preference, and 209 first-preference offers were made. The school's intake reflects a broad demographic: 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive mix. As a Church of England academy, it has a religious character, but the demand from families across Leeds — not just those seeking a faith-based education — points to its wider academic reputation. The headteacher is Rachael Cole, and the school serves pupils aged 11 to 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressButcher Hill, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 5EA
HeadteacherRachael Cole
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,615
Free School Meals (FSM)22.1%
School Capacity1,615 / 1,152 (140% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
GymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsLibrarySwimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreSports HallAstro TurfICT SuiteTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballSwimmingGymnasticsTennisRoundersDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseDramaScience ClubModel United NationsEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.