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...
13. Hillcrest Acadamy
Hillcrest Academy, located on Cowper Street, Chapeltown, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | YEP
14. John Jamieson School
John Jamieson School, located on Hollin Hill Drive, Gipton, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google
15. St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, located on Buckstone Crescent, Alwoodley, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Google
16. Middleton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Middleton St Mary's CofE Primary School, located on Moor Flatts Road, Middleton, received a ‘Strong standard’ rating for attendance and behaviour. | Submit