Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

About Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College in Leeds is a state-funded 16-19 mixed sixth form with a Roman Catholic character, led by headteacher Justine Barlow. The school currently educates 935 pupils, and while the data does not specify its official capacity, this pupil count suggests a sizeable institution serving the local area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not provided in the data, so it is not possible to compare this against the Leeds or national average. However, the school’s admissions information is not detailed in the available data, meaning there is no direct signal of oversubscription or demand. What is clear is that Notre Dame operates within a competitive local landscape: Leeds has 50 state secondary schools of the same type, 15 of which are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding school, Dixons Trinity Chapeltown, sits just 1.3 kilometres away, placing Notre Dame in a densely populated educational market where families have several high-performing options to consider.

Academically, Notre Dame’s most recent Key Stage 5 results from the 2023/24 academic year paint a strong picture. The school achieved a Progress 8 banding of ‘Above average’, with a value-added score of 0.09, meaning students typically made slightly more progress than similar pupils nationally. This sits just above the Leeds local authority average Progress 8 score of 0.07. The average points per entry were 35.86, equating to a B- grade, and the best three A-levels averaged 36.8 points, also a B-. The proportion of entries achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects was 15.5%, a solid figure for a sixth form college. With 935 students in the cohort, the school clearly attracts a large number of post-16 learners, and its value-added score suggests it is effective at helping them improve from their starting points. The data does not include GCSE or Key Stage 2 results, so comparisons at earlier stages are not possible, but the sixth-form outcomes are reassuring for parents focused on A-level performance.

The college offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a theatre, alongside more academic resources like science labs, an ICT suite, art studios, and a library. There is also a chapel, reflecting the school’s Roman Catholic foundation. Sports provision is varied, covering dance, hockey, athletics, martial arts, rowing, and gymnastics, among others. Extra-curricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debate, gardening, book club, newspaper, and Young Enterprise, giving students opportunities beyond the classroom. The data does not include information on SEND provision, admissions criteria, or oversubscription rates, so parents should check directly with the school for these details. Notre Dame is likely to suit families seeking a large, faith-based sixth form with strong academic outcomes and a wide array of facilities and activities, particularly those already in the Leeds area who value a Catholic environment for post-16 study.

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