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Crawshaw Academy

Leeds, LS28 9HUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.59
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
137 1st-choice / 201 places
Ranking
#2,728
of 3,141 nationally

About Crawshaw Academy

Just over half of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend Crawshaw Academy, with 57 per cent saying yes. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 716 applications for 201 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.56, and 137 first-preference offers were made. On the survey, 73 per cent of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 76 per cent felt their child is safe. However, the picture is more mixed on behaviour: only 56 per cent agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and just 14 per cent agreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, though 56 per cent said bullying was not applicable to their child. On SEND support, 32 per cent agreed and 32 per cent strongly disagreed that children get the help they need, with 32 per cent of respondents saying their child has SEND.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRobin Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9HU
HeadteacherIain Addison
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,109
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity1,109 / 1,125 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 117 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumScience LabsLibraryDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisMartial ArtsRoundersSwimmingDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraDramaGardeningScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crawshaw Academy

Crawshaw Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.