Leeds has a host of terrific secondary schools, graded by Ofsted across five sub-categories; quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
But which schools ranked the best according to Ofsted in 2025? Well we have compiled a list of the top-rated secondary schools, located within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, who scored an Outstanding or Good for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education, during Ofsted inspections this year.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s school made the list...
1. Garforth Academy
Garforth Academy, located in Lidgett Lane, Garforth, was rated Outstanding in January 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | Simon Hulme
2. Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Academy, located in Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, was rated Good in January 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Leeds City Academy
Leeds City Academy, located in Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff, was rated Good in January 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
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4. St Mary's Menston RC Academy
St Mary's Menston RC Academy, located in Bradford Road, Menston, was rated Outstanding in February 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | Tony Johnson
5. The Stephen Longfellow Academy
The Stephen Longfellow Academy, located in Global Avenue, Beeston, was rated Good in February 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
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6. Carr Manor Community School
Carr Manor Community School, located in Carr Manor Road, Moortown, was rated Outstanding in February 2025 for both behaviour and attitudes, and quality of education. | YEP