Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards and they continue to visit schools across the city to see if they are making the grade.
Boston Spa Academy were hailed for “nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and thirst for knowledge” as they received a first ever outstanding grade earlier this year while Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley was praised for creating “independent and resilient learners” as it continues upon a path towards Outstanding.
With 28 Leeds primary schools already rated so far in 2023, here are the 11 Leeds secondary schools, within 10 miles of both city centres, rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted since the beginning of 2022. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
7. Temple Moor High School - Good
Temple Moor High School received its second successive Good grade during a recent inspection in March 2023. Photo: Google
8. Bruntcliffe Academy - Good
Bruntcliffe Academy, Morley received its second successive Good grade during a recent inspection in March 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Cockburn School - Outstanding
Cockburn School, Beeston received its first Outstanding grade during a recent inspection in February 2022. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Cockburn John Charles Academy - Good
Cockburn John Charles Academy, Belle Isle received its opening Good grade during a recent inspection in April 2022. Photo: Google
11. Abbey Grange Church of England Academy School - Good
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy School received its second successive Good grade during a recent inspection in March 2022. Photo: Google
12. Co-op Academy Leeds - Good
Co-op Academy Leeds completed its turnaround to a Good grade during a recent inspection in January 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe