Leeds West Academy
About Leeds West Academy
Leeds West Academy sits within the Leeds local authority, a large and varied secondary school landscape where it currently ranks 33rd out of 42 schools by Progress 8. That places it in the bottom half of the city’s state secondaries, well behind the top-performing peers in the area — The Ruth Gorse Academy, Allerton High School, and Mount St Mary's Catholic High School all post significantly stronger academic scores. The school is a mixed, non-denominational 11-16 comprehensive with 1,450 pupils on roll, close to its full capacity of 1,500. It serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 40.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in October 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good, a notable improvement from the Requires Improvement rating the school received in its previous graded inspection back in 2019. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is The Farnley Academy, about four kilometres away.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 104 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds West 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications