The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,055
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 35.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Pratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Priesthorpe Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarsley Farfield Primary School
Primary · 390m away
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farsley Springbank Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Milestone School
Special school · 1.9km away
Valley View Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Priesthorpe?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe currently has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Priesthorpe take?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is in Pudsey, LS28 5SG, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Priesthorpe have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Priesthorpe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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