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...
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.”
![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’."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIxOGUyMGY1LTRkYjYtNDM4MS1iZmIwLTJjZTcwZjEzNjU4Mzo0ODQ0ZTI0YS02NTY0LTQwOTgtYThlMi1jOWU1NDhlMTIyOWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. 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. 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."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE2ODY5NWU1LTM4ZmUtNDg3OS1iNjczLTVlYzUxYjMxNTljYjo4ZTg1NTMxMy1kNjA3LTRjZmMtYTE3Zi05ZDdlOTIyMWJiOGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. 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. Inspectors said: "This is a school where leaders welcome and encourage pupils to be ‘world-changers’."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhZmJhZDVjLTAyODEtNGJlMi1hNzU1LWU4YmE5YjRkZjk2NTpkMjk4YTBlYi02MzI1LTQwYTEtODFiNC1hMTI2Y2Y3MzE1MWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. 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. 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’."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM5MzM1NDEwLTQ3ODItNGU1OS1iODJlLWQyZjZhMmRlMjZhODpjOTY4ZDA5My0yNGRlLTQ5MWYtODQ2YS04ZjMzYjRiNmMxZDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. 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. 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."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZmNDBkODczLWM2ODYtNDY0Ni1iMDRiLTVlNTU2ZDVjMTQ2MzphMTMyZjVkYS0wM2EyLTQ0MDMtODcwZi02MTUzOWZhOGUxODg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. 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
![St Margaret's Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "At St Margaret’s Primary School, pupils arrive with enthusiasm and leave with special memories. This is a school where staff and pupils invest in being the best they can be."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYwMmMyNDQwLTYzZDQtNDIxNy1iMDYzLTc2MDdkNzEyMGE3YToyOWM5NDhjOS1kMTZmLTQ4OGUtOGFkYi1lNGQzZDQwNjM0ZGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
12. St Margaret's Primary School - Good
St Margaret's Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "At St Margaret’s Primary School, pupils arrive with enthusiasm and leave with special memories. This is a school where staff and pupils invest in being the best they can be." Photo: Google