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.
There are currently 16 primary or secondary schools in Leeds rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate by the education watchdog, according to its website.
In many cases, the inspection reports are not without compliments, such as Temple Learning Academy being described as a “positive and supportive” place to learn.
Here are the 16 Leeds schools currently rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate. All ratings are correct at the time of publication.
In many cases, the inspection reports are not without compliments, such as Temple Learning Academy being described as a “positive and supportive” place to learn.
7. Benton Park School - Requires Improvement
Benton Park School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in October 2023. A school spokesperson said "The report acknowledges that as a leadership team, we are aware of the steps we need to take to improve the school. It also highlights where we’ve started to make progress, in particular around our ambitious curriculum and reading for pleasure." Photo: Bruce Rollinson
Armley Grange School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in October 2023. Ofsted said: "The school has a clear vision and ambition for pupils to succeed. Since opening, leaders at all levels have focused on ensuring pupils settle quickly in the school. However, their learning needs in some subject areas are not consistently as well met." Photo: James Hardisty
Temple Learning Academy was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in September 2023. Ofsted said: "Leaders and staff have worked quickly to improve the quality of education. The school must ensure that curriculum plans are carefully targeted to address the most pressing gaps for pupils." Photo: Simon Hulme
Cobden Primary School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in November 2022. Ofsted said: "Leaders have taken the time to develop a well-planned curriculum. What pupils need to learn is broken down into small steps. Despite the curriculum being well planned, teachers do not always choose the best activities to help pupils remember well." Photo: Steve Riding
Leeds Menorah School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in July and September 2022. A school spokesperson said: It has been a challenging few years but we have never lost our belief that our school is an excellent school. We are pleased that in the latest report, Ofsted are recognising our progress according to their current inspection standards too." Photo: Google
Dixons Unity Academy was rated as Inadequate during an inspection in March 2023. After a Monitoring visit in December 2023, a school spokesperson said: “We are pleased that Ofsted has recognised the excellent progress that the school is making. We continue to work hard every day so that the very positive trajectory is maintained.” Photo: Tony Johnson
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