The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 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
- 1,109
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Iain Addison (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Robin Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Crawshaw Academy a selective school?
No. Crawshaw Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crawshaw Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crawshaw Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crawshaw Academy?
Crawshaw Academy currently has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crawshaw Academy take?
Crawshaw Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crawshaw Academy?
Crawshaw Academy is in Pudsey, LS28 9HU, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crawshaw Academy have a sixth form?
No, Crawshaw Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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