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Temple Learning Academy

Temple Learning Academy

Leeds, LS15 0NNSecondary School·Ages 4-16
R. Improvementby Ofsted

95%

Capacity

964

Pupils

3.0x

Demand

About Temple Learning Academy

Temple Learning Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 16. The school has 964 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 1,020 places).

Ofsted has rated Temple Learning Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Huddleston, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.63 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 29.1. Additionally, ranked 2778th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 42 in Leeds.

Temple Learning Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 192 applications for 63 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Temple Learning Academy include Tennis Courts, ICT Suite, Astro Turf, Library, Science Labs, Sixth Form Centre, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Basketball and 5 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Drama, Gardening, Book Club and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.0%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Leeds, Temple Learning Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNeville Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS15 0NN
HeadteacherStuart Huddleston
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils964
Free School Meals (FSM)53.0%
School Capacity964 / 1,020 (95% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.63)

2778th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 88%

266th of 306

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 87%

38th of 42

In Leeds

Top 90%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.63Well Below Average

Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+29.1Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)36%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)19%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

7
Tennis CourtsICT SuiteAstro TurfLibraryScience LabsSixth Form CentrePlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketTennisAthleticsBasketballRoundersMartial ArtsHockeyRowingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DebateDramaGardeningBook ClubScience ClubFilm ClubChessModel United Nations

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

63

Applications

192

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

43 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Temple Learning Academy

Temple Learning Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01132645456www.templelearningacademy.org

Neville Road, Leeds

Leeds, LS15 0NN

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Neville Road, Leeds

Leeds, LS15 0NN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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