Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards. Dozens of primary schools across the city have been inspected since the turn of the year and more and more secondary schools continue to join the list.
Blenheim primary was praised for its continued “strive for excellence” after a first ever Outstanding grade, Christ Church Upper Armley primary was praised for a “an ethos of inclusion” after completing an impressive ratings turnaround and Whitkirk primary were praised for the Outstanding behaviour of its pupils.
Meanwhile Boston Spa Academy was hailed for “nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and thirst for knowledge” during Outstanding rated inspection, while University Technical College (UTC) Leeds was praised for bringing their “curriculum to life.”
Here are the 27 Leeds primary and secondary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted so far in 2023. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
. Leeds Ofsted rating 2023
Here are the 27 Leeds primary and secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted so far in 2023. Photo: Stock
. Blenheim Primary School - Outstanding
Blenheim Primary School - Outstanding. Inspectors hailed staff and pupils for living by the school's motto – “Aiming high in the heart of the city”. Photo: Steve Riding
. Rosebank Primary School - Good
Rosebank Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. The school’s motto, ‘all friends and together we succeed’, is reflected in pupils’ attitudes and behaviours." Photo: Google
. Christ Church Upper Armley Primary School - Good
Christ Church Upper Armley Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Leaders have established a supportive and caring learning community. Pupils treat each other with kindness. They welcome new pupils to school and help them to settle in quickly. An ethos of inclusion and respect runs throughout the school." Photo: Tony Johnson
. Beeston Primary School - Good
Beeston Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Children are at the very heart of everything at Beeston Primary School. Leaders make sure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the pupils." Photo: Steve Riding
. St Urban's Catholic Primary School - Good
St Urban's Catholic Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Leaders ensure that the school’s Catholic ethos and values of ‘living, learning and growing together’ thread through all aspects of school life. These values are made meaningful to the pupils." Photo: Google
. Whitecote Primary School - Good
Whitecote Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Since the last inspection, leaders and governors have improved the school. Parents appreciate staff being available every day, whatever the weather. Staff and pupils are proud to show off the ‘Whitecote Way’." Photo: Google
. Whitkirk Primary School - Good
Whitkirk Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: Pupils and parents and carers overwhelmingly agree that ‘The Whitkirk Way’ is both friendly and inclusive. Staff create a happy environment where pupils feel safe and want to learn." Photo: Google
. Elements Primary School - Good
Elements Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "This is a school where leaders welcome and encourage pupils to be ‘world-changers’." Photo: Dean Atkins Photography
. Bramley Park Academy - Outstanding
Bramley Park Academy - Outstanding. Inspectors said: “There are no limits to the ambition that leaders and staff have for them. Pupils enjoy coming to school and live and breathe the school’s vision to ‘believe, persevere and achieve’." Photo: Dean Atkins Photography
. Ireland Wood Primary School - Good
Ireland Wood Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "The school’s motto of ‘Immerse, Inspire, Include’ sums up the school’s vision well. Inclusion is at the heart of Ireland Wood Primary School. Staff care deeply about their pupils and families." Photo: Google
1. Leeds Ofsted rating 2023
Here are the 27 Leeds primary and secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted so far in 2023. Photo: Stock
2. Blenheim Primary School - Outstanding
Blenheim Primary School - Outstanding. Inspectors hailed staff and pupils for living by the school's motto – “Aiming high in the heart of the city”. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Rosebank Primary School - Good
Rosebank Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. The school’s motto, ‘all friends and together we succeed’, is reflected in pupils’ attitudes and behaviours." Photo: Google
4. Christ Church Upper Armley Primary School - Good
Christ Church Upper Armley Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Leaders have established a supportive and caring learning community. Pupils treat each other with kindness. They welcome new pupils to school and help them to settle in quickly. An ethos of inclusion and respect runs throughout the school." Photo: Tony Johnson
5. Beeston Primary School - Good
Beeston Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Children are at the very heart of everything at Beeston Primary School. Leaders make sure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the pupils." Photo: Steve Riding
6. St Urban's Catholic Primary School - Good
St Urban's Catholic Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Leaders ensure that the school’s Catholic ethos and values of ‘living, learning and growing together’ thread through all aspects of school life. These values are made meaningful to the pupils." Photo: Google