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Allerton High School

Leeds, LS17 7AGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.89
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
349 1st-choice / 278 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#129 of 3,141 nationally

About Allerton High School

Allerton High School, a mixed state secondary in Leeds, has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2018, and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school’s leadership and management, as well as its sixth-form provision, are both rated Outstanding. But the most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.89, which is well above average nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Leeds is 0.07, meaning pupils at Allerton make significantly more progress than their peers across the local authority. This score places Allerton second out of 42 schools in Leeds, and in the top five per cent nationally. The school also ranks fourth out of 306 schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, making it a standout choice for families prioritising academic momentum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKing Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 7AG
HeadteacherElaine Silson
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,697
Free School Meals (FSM)21.4%
School Capacity1,697 / 1,579 (107% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
ICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosTennis CourtsGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryScience LabsSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsBasketballAthleticsNetballFootballRugbyHockey

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDramaOrchestraYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:00

Source: allertonhigh.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allerton High School

Allerton High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.