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Temple Learning Academy

Leeds, LS15 0NNSecondaryAges 4–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.63
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 63 places
Ranking
#2,778
of 3,141 nationally

About Temple Learning Academy

Temple Learning Academy is a mixed all-through state school in Leeds for pupils aged 4 to 16, currently operating close to capacity with 964 pupils against a published capacity of 1,020. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 24%. Demand for places is strong — for entry in 2025/26, the school received 192 applications for 63 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.05 to one, with 43 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite its Ofsted rating, the school is a popular choice locally. The headteacher is Stuart Huddleston, and the school has no religious character. It does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, and is not a boarding school.

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
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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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.