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John Smeaton Academy

Leeds, LS15 8TASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
156 1st-choice / 166 offers made
Ranking
#2,978
of 3,141 nationally

About John Smeaton Academy

John Smeaton Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 677 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 900.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (30 Apr 2024). the published Attainment 8 score was 29.5 for 2024/25. admissions data records 156 first-preference applications and 166 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressBarwick Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 8TA
HeadteacherMr Andrew Moncur
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils677
Free School Meals (FSM)40.9%
School Capacity677 / 900 (75% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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John Smeaton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.