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Leeds Jewish Free School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Leeds Jewish Free School
- Secondary
- Alwoodley LS17 7TN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes and respect, seeing school as a 'second home'.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and listen carefully to their teachers
Academic Progress: Pupils made slightly less progress in English; curriculum altered for improvement.
Academic Progress: Pupils struggle to remember what they have been taught before
Qualifications and Training: Staff are fully aware of the school's ethos when applying.
Current Educational Practices: The school regularly reviews and improves teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Initial impact of new literacy policy is visible; continued work needed.
Qualifications and Training: Difficulties in recruiting staff in some subjects
Strengths and Challenges: New leaders are bringing about positive changes
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved in careers programme development.
Communication: Regular links with parents for informed decision making.
Communication: Parents recognise changes brought by new leadership
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School policies ensure pupil safety; strong staff-pupil relationships.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum and strategies regularly reviewed to boost academic and welfare needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors work together to address concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders taking steps to improve curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; strong safeguarding culture.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils have trusted staff to approach; proactive issue handling.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Supportive environment created by peers and staff
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers varied extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils supported in applying theory to practice effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from educational trips and charity projects
Career Counselling Services: Gaps identified and filled; work experience, careers week organized.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Careers programme yet to be fully embedded.
Subjects Offered: Flexible curriculum offering a wide range of subjects for students to choose.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive tailored support and thrive
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About Us
Leeds Jewish Free School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Jewish school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 136 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 10.3 | 8.3 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.30 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 44% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 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 | 32% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 92% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 58.9 | 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 | 82% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 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 | 46% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 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 | 100% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 0.02 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 29% 34 | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 23 | 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 | 14% 11 | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 10 | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 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 | - | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.38 | 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 | 54.3 | 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 | 63% | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 31% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 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 | - | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 | - | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 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
10 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Leeds Jewish Free School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1