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Leeds Jewish Free School

Leeds, LS17 7TNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
+0.45
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#564 of 3,141 nationally

About Leeds Jewish Free School

Leeds Jewish Free School is a small secondary school in Leeds that is currently operating at full capacity with 127 pupils against a capacity of 125. The school serves a distinctive community, with 29.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake within its Jewish faith context. Demand for places is exceptionally strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 106 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.08 to one. Of those, 35 families listed it as their first preference, and 24 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests a school that has built a strong reputation locally, despite its small size. The school is mixed, non-selective, and covers ages 11 to 18, though it does not currently have a formal sixth form. Headteacher Charlotte Kelsey leads a school that clearly commands significant loyalty from local families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterJewish
AddressHenry Cohen Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 7TN
HeadteacherCharlotte Kelsey
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils127
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity127 / 125 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Apr 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteTennis CourtsTheatreSwimming PoolLibraryAstro TurfSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballRowingHockeyBasketballMartial ArtsGymnasticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDramaChoirGardeningDuke of EdinburghCodingYoung EnterpriseOrchestraScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:10 – 15:35

After-school care

15:35-16:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds Jewish Free School

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