Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards.
University Technical College (UTC) Leeds, which offers employer-led academic and technical learning with a focus on engineering and advanced technology, were given the high praise for bringing their “curriculum to life” during a recent Ofsted inspection. While Boston Spa Academy were hailed for “nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and thirst for knowledge” as they received a first ever outstanding grade.
With 22 Leeds primary schools already rated, here are the 13 Leeds and Wakefield secondary schools, within 10 miles of both city centres, rated by Ofsted so far in 2023. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
. Leeds and Wakefield secondary schools rated by Ofsted
Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list... Photo: Google
. Boston Spa Academy - Outstanding
Inspectors visiting Boston Spa Academy said: "Leaders are relentless in their desire to provide the very best education for pupils and to serve the local community” and that students “rise to the high expectations set by teachers and are eager to develop their knowledge and skills.” Photo: Boston Spa Academy
. Co-op Academy Leeds - Good
Inspectors visiting Co-op Academy Leeds said: "One pupil told inspectors that ‘it is all about our education at this school’. Inspectors agree. Leaders’ work to improve behaviour means pupils feel safe at school." Photo: Google
. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School - Good
Inspectors at Cardinal Heenan said: "This is a happy school. Leaders know the school well. Pupils take pleasure in attending. They enjoy their learning. In classrooms, teachers support pupils to do their best. They help pupils to achieve their learning goals." Photo: Google
. University Technical College Leeds - Good
Inspectors at UTC Leeds said: “Leaders and staff are united in their vision to develop the next generation of engineers, scientists and innovators. Pupils are well supported by kind staff who are determined to help them to achieve highly." Photo: UTC Leeds Stock
7. Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College - Good
Inspectors said: "Otley Prince Henry’s Grammar School Specialist Language College continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection." Photo: Google
8. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College - Good
Inspectors visiting Ossett Academy said: "Pupils remember much of what they have been taught. They achieve well in most subjects in formal examinations at the end of key stages 4 and 5. When they leave school, they move on to appropriate destinations. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged." Photo: Google
9. Outwood Academy Freeston - Requires Improvement
Inspectors said: "Outwood Academy Freeston is a school where leaders continually seek to improve" but raised concern over bullying "Pupils spoken with and some of those who completed Ofsted’s pupil questionnaire told inspectors that they are concerned about bullying and the use of discriminatory language in school." Photo: Google
10. Manor Croft Academy - Good
Inspectors visiting Manor Croft Academy said: "Pupils benefit from a broad and knowledge-rich curriculum. This is enhanced by the extra-curricular activities that are available. Staff thoughtfully link trips and visits to different subjects. This helps pupils to build meaningful connections between the subjects they study and their relevance to the wider world." Photo: Google
11. Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy - Good
Inspectors said: "Leaders have an ambitious vision for education at Thornhill Community Academy. A simple message, ‘Work hard, be nice’, permeates throughout the school. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour. Pupils have positive relationships with staff and one another." Photo: Google
12. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy - Inadequate
Inspectors visiting St John Fisher said: "Pupils’ experiences around school are too frequently disrupted by poor behaviour and a culture of disrespect. Some pupils’ behaviour in the corridors at breaktimes and at lunchtimes can be intimidating." Photo: Google