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...
7. Abbey Grange CofE Academy
Abbey Grange CofE Academy, located on Butcher Hill, West Park, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Steve Riding
8. Adel Primary School
Adel Primary School, located on Tile Lane, Adel, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google
9. Westbrook Lane Primary School
Westbrook Lane Primary School, located on Westbrook Lane, Horsforth, received an ‘Expected standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google
10. Cockburn John Charles Academy
Cockburn John Charles Academy, located on Old Run Road, Belle Isle, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School, located on Linton Road, Wetherby, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Submit
12. Temple Learning Academy
Temple Learning Academy, located on Neville Road, Halton Moor, received an ‘Expected standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Simon Hulme