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.
2023 has seen Boston Spa Academy and Farnley Academy rated Outstanding for the first time, while Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley was praised for creating “independent and resilient learners” as it continues upon a path towards Outstanding.
So as we look forward to 2024, here are the 17 Leeds secondary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...

1. Good or Outstanding Leeds schools
Here are the 17 Leeds secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023... Photo: National World

2. Boston Spa Academy
Boston Spa Academy, located in Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, was rated Outstanding in March 2023. Photo: Boston Spa Academy - Outstanding

3. University Technical College Leeds - Good
University Technical College, located in Sayner Road, Hunslet, was rated Good in March 2023. Photo: UTC Leeds Stock

4. Co-op Academy Leeds - Good
Co-op Academy Leeds, located in Stoney Rock Lane, Harehills, was rated Good in January 2023. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

5. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School - Good
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, located in Tongue Lane, Meanwood, was rated Good in March 2023. Photo: Google

6. Lawnswood School - Good
Lawnswood School, located in Ring Road, West Park, was rated Good in October 2023. Photo: Google