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Leeds City Academy

Leeds, LS6 2LGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
+0.42
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
117 1st-choice / 209 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#618 of 3,141 nationally

About Leeds City Academy

Leeds City Academy’s Progress 8 score of 0.42 places it well above the Leeds local authority average of 0.07 for secondary schools, a significant gap that marks it out as a strong performer in the area. This puts the school 14th out of 42 secondary schools in Leeds, comfortably in the top third, and nationally it sits in the top 20% of all schools. The academy’s Attainment 8 score of 39.8 and its EBacc average point score of 3.45 give a solid picture of academic standards, though the proportion of pupils entering the EBacc is relatively low at 24.7%. The school is oversubscribed, with 369 applications for 209 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 117 first-preference offers were made, reflecting its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBedford Field, Leeds, Leeds, LS6 2LG
HeadteacherRichard Chattoe
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,034
Free School Meals (FSM)55.4%
School Capacity1,034 / 1,050 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsSwimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

BadmintonGymnasticsSwimmingCricketNetballHockeyFootballRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateNewspaperScience ClubDuke of EdinburghChessChoirYoung EnterpriseBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds City Academy

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