Leeds has a host of brilliant schools, with Ofsted inspectors rating 15 as Outstanding since the start of 2023 but which schools rank the best academically?
Well according to Government data for the academic year 2022/2023, these secondary schools rank as “above average” for pupils achieving over half a grade higher in each qualification, compared to similar pupils across the country.
The banding is ranked as “well above average” because the score is greater than or equal to 0.5, and the entire confidence interval is above 0.
Here are the 14 best-performing Leeds secondary schools in 2023 ranked by academic attainment. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
7. Cockburn John Charles Academy
Cockburn John Charles Academy, located in Old Run Road, Belle Isle, was rated 0.72 well above average. | Google Photo: Google
8. Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Academy, located in Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, was rated 0.66 well above average. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Allerton High School
Allerton High School, located in King Lane, Alwoodley, was rated 0.64 well above average. | National World Photo: National World
10. Cockburn School
Cockburn School in Gipsy Lane, Beeston, was rated 0.61 well above average. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy
St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Bradford Road, Menston, was rated 0.56 well above average. | Google Photo: Google
12. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, located in Tongue Lane, Meanwood, was rated 0.55 well above average. | Google Photo: Google