Wetherby High School
92%
Capacity
783
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Wetherby High School
Wetherby High School is a mixed state secondary in Leeds with 783 pupils on roll against a capacity of 850, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in high demand. The school received 552 applications for 168 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, an oversubscription ratio of 3.29, with 135 of those offers going to first-preference applicants out of 139 first-preference applications. This level of competition suggests strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.3%, well above the national average for secondary schools, indicating the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. The headteacher is S Jefferson, and the school has no religious character or sixth form, catering only to ages 11 through 16.
Academically, Wetherby High School performs above the Leeds local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.29 is classified as 'Above average' nationally, compared with the LA average of 0.07. The school ranks 20th out of 42 secondary schools in Leeds on this measure, placing it in the top half locally, and 867th out of 3,141 schools nationally. Attainment 8 sits at 49.2, while 72.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 51.6% achieved grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.69, with 87.9% of pupils entered for the EBacc combination of subjects. In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for sixth-form provision. An ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed the school remains Good.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts, astro turf, playing fields, an ICT suite, and art studios. Sports provision is broad, with options such as rowing, rugby, netball, cricket, and dance, while extracurricular clubs include orchestra, science club, gardening, film club, and chess. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families considering Wetherby High, the data shows a school that is oversubscribed but not yet at capacity, with strong academic value-add compared with the local average, and a wide range of provisions that should suit pupils with diverse needs and interests. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Boston Spa Academy, 3.5 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS |
| Headteacher | S Jefferson |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 783 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 783 / 850 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.29)
867th of 3,141
Nationally
74th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
20th of 42
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed168
552
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
139 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.4%
- Mixed7.4%
- Asian7.3%
- White (other)3.1%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wetherby High School
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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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby
Leeds, LS22 6JS
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