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Leeds City Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Leeds City Academy
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- Leeds LS6 2LG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils now make good progress from their starting points across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves very well in lessons and around the school, showing positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from effective practice seen within and outside the trust, sharing good practice and new ideas.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers enthusiastically share good practice and respond well to advice from senior leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have high expectations and set challenging activities; however, there is some inconsistency in providing effective challenge for pupils of different abilities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage with school events and support pupils’ learning.
Communication: Leaders maintain effective communication with parents about pupils’ progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents expressed that any bullying is dealt with effectively and are satisfied with how issues are handled.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively handle behavioural issues and reduce fixed-term exclusions through a systematic approach.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have successfully transformed the school and improved the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding is effective, dealing with bullying quickly and appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders' focus on cultural diversity contributes to a harmonious atmosphere in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of support and enrichment activities are provided to develop pupils’ skills.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum is broad, challenging, and flexible enough to meet pupils’ needs, balancing academic and personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice begins in Year 7, raising pupils' aspirations for future career options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Collaboration with local colleges and universities helps pupils plan their next steps effectively.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support helps pupils with SEND make good progress from their starting points.
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About Us
Leeds City Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 984 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.5 | 15.1 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 20% | 48% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 14.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 78% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 46.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 4 | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 8 | 45.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 12 | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 3 | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 3 | 41.98% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 8 | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 39.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Leeds City Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1