Crawshaw Academy
99%
Capacity
1,109
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
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.
Academically, Crawshaw Academy's Progress 8 score of -0.59 is well below average nationally and ranks 37th out of 42 secondary schools in Leeds. This is significantly below the Leeds local authority average of 0.07. The Attainment 8 score sits at 42.9, and 43.2 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 14.9 per cent, with just 3.6 per cent achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent graded inspection in October 2024, Ofsted rated the school Requires Improvement overall, with leadership, behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education all requiring improvement. Personal development was rated Good. The previous inspection in 2019 had rated the school Good overall.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, astro turf and playing fields, plus clubs such as orchestra, drama, gardening and coding. It has a broad set of SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties, moderate to severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Crawshaw Academy is an 11-16 mixed state school with no sixth form. For families weighing up options, the nearest outstanding-rated secondary is The Farnley Academy, 2.6 km away. Given the oversubscription and mixed parent feedback, this is a school where it would be wise to visit and ask specific questions about behaviour support and SEND provision before applying.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Robin Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9HU |
| Headteacher | Iain Addison |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 1,109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,109 / 1,125 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.59)
2728th of 3,141
Nationally
258th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
37th of 42
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2375%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 12 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
18%
Russell Group
25%
Top-third HE
4%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)75%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Not sustained8%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
117 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed201
716
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
137 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.2%
- Mixed4.7%
- White (other)4.2%
- Asian3.8%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crawshaw Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Robin Lane, Pudsey
Leeds, LS28 9HU
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