These are the 16 best schools in Leeds for attendance and behaviour in 2026.
Summer is officially over and as children across the city return to their classrooms, here at the Yorkshire Evening Post we have been looking at which schools have the best behaviour and attendance, according to Ofsted inspectors.
Under Ofsted’s new scoring system, one-word grades have been replaced with a colour-coded “traffic light” report card, split into seven categories: attendance and behaviour, early years, personal development, achievement, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance.
They are rated either Exceptional, Strong standard, Expected standard, Needs attention and Urgent improvement.
Using these rankings, the YEP has compiled a list of the 16 Leeds primary and secondary schools that have scored an ‘Expected standard’ or better rating for attendance and behaviour during full Ofsted inspections published in 2026 so far.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s school made the list...
1. Cockburn Reach Academy
Cockburn Reach Academy, located on Northcote Crescent, Hunslet, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Cockburn Reach Academy
2. Hunslet Carr Primary School
Hunslet Carr Primary School, located on Woodhouse Hill Road, Hunslet, received an ‘Expected standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | YEP
3. Co-op Academy Brierley
Co-op Academy Brierley, located on Cross Green Lane, Cross Green, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Submit
4. New Bewerley Community School
New Bewerley Community School, located on Bismarck Drive, Beeston, received an ‘Expected standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Gary Longbottom
5. Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, located on Kings Approach, Bramley, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google
6. Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School, located on Argie Road, Burley, received an ‘Expected standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google