The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.9
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,615
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Cole (CEO/Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Butcher Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chad's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Primary · 754m away
Lawnswood School
Secondary · 900m away
Iveson Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lighthouse School Leeds
Free school · 1.3km away
Richmond House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Weetwood Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Abbey Grange Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abbey Grange Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Grange Church of England Academy?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy currently has 1,615 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Grange Church of England Academy take?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Abbey Grange Church of England Academy?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is in Leeds, LS16 5EA, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Grange Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbey Grange Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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