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Wetherby High School

Funding for mainstream schools across Yorkshire and Humber will increase by over £2.5 billion in 2023-24.

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John Smeaton Academy saw just over half its spaces filled, with 96 new pupils taken in, despite having room for 180 – a shortfall in students of 47 per cent. John Smeaton Academy would like to add the following comment: A John Smeaton academy spokesperson said: "We are very proud of the significant improvement in standards and performance that families are now experiencing as demonstrated by the improvement in results in August 2022. We know we are beginning to win back the confidence of the local community and are excited for our new families to see the fantastic provision which is now on offer. "

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Wetherby High School Photo: Steve Race

One of oldest high schools in Leeds to be rebuilt after £25m scheme approved

Wetherby High School

£25m plan for rebuild of Leeds school ‘beyond economic repair’

Coun Jonathan Pryor leading plans for secondary school expansions. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Leeds City Council to increase secondary schools spots after 2019 primary rise

Kadeena Cox celebrates winning Gold in the Women's C4-5 500m Time Trial at Izu Velodrome during day three of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan

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Great Britain's Kadeena Cox celebrates winning the Women's 400m T38 Final during day eight of the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships at London Stadium (photo: PA).

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Coun Jonathan Pryor

Plans to rebuild Wetherby High School have finally been announced

Senior figures at Leeds City Council want the government to give 40m to help rebuild two schools in the district. (Credit: Adobestock)

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Alec Shelbrooke MP Elmet and Rothwell⬦pictured in Garforth 21st aril 2018

Time to improve standards at schools