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.”
![Boston Spa Academy - Outstanding. Inspectors 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.”](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ3NDVjOGVmLTA4ZjUtNDM1NS1hYmJiLTk4YjYzMGM3MmMxYTplMDg4YzQwYi03Yzk3LTRmYWQtOTNmMS0wMzNhMjdjMDY1ZTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
25. Boston Spa Academy - Outstanding
Boston Spa Academy - Outstanding. Inspectors 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
![Beeston Hill St Luke's Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils in this school show a love for learning. This is a happy and safe place for pupils to learn. There are strong relationships throughout the school."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk4MjczZTE2LTk3NzctNDVhOC05NzY4LWExMzY1OTlmZDEzNTpmZjQxYzlhMy1lMjA1LTQ1MmMtYWZkMC0zMjU4MWY4M2FlNmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
26. Beeston Hill St Luke's Primary School - Good
Beeston Hill St Luke's Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils in this school show a love for learning. This is a happy and safe place for pupils to learn. There are strong relationships throughout the school." Photo: Google
![Lowtown Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils know they are cared for. As one pupil said, ‘All the teachers are there for you. They really care.’"](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFhODIxNWQzLTk3NTEtNDU3OS1iMWY0LTIyNDdjN2EwY2Y4ZDphNDFiZmM2Ni0zN2JlLTRhZTYtODNiMy1iNWQ5ZTA0NDVkZDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
27. Lowtown Primary School - Good
Lowtown Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils know they are cared for. As one pupil said, ‘All the teachers are there for you. They really care.’" Photo: Google
![Talbot Primary School - Outstanding. Inspectors said: "Pupils are proud to be part of this exceptional school. Leaders have established a powerful vision, rooted in ‘courage, truth and loyalty’."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUxYWJiYWJiLTBjN2MtNDZkMy04NmYxLTJlNDlmYjA0M2QyZDo0MGRhNTUzMS1iMzAwLTQzZTQtYjNjOS1hZDZmYjZmNGQ2Yjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
28. Talbot Primary School - Outstanding
Talbot Primary School - Outstanding. Inspectors said: "Pupils are proud to be part of this exceptional school. Leaders have established a powerful vision, rooted in ‘courage, truth and loyalty’." Photo: MEL HULME