The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 136 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,374
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Sir John Townsley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Primary · 705m away
The Morley Academy
Secondary · 955m away
Fountain Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Morley Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queenswood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Gildersome Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Birchfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bruntcliffe Academy a selective school?
No. Bruntcliffe Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bruntcliffe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bruntcliffe Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bruntcliffe Academy?
Bruntcliffe Academy currently has 1,374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bruntcliffe Academy take?
Bruntcliffe Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bruntcliffe Academy?
Bruntcliffe Academy is in Leeds, LS27 0LZ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bruntcliffe Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bruntcliffe Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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