The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 270 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,742
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Andrew Norrington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Talbot Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor Allerton Hall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Leeds Menorah School
Independent · 430m away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 468m away
Moortown Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 895m away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Primley Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Roundhay School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Allerton Grange School a selective school?
No. Allerton Grange School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Allerton Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Allerton Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allerton Grange School?
Allerton Grange School currently has 1,742 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allerton Grange School take?
Allerton Grange School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Allerton Grange School?
Allerton Grange School is in Leeds, LS17 6SF, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allerton Grange School have a sixth form?
Yes, Allerton Grange School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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