The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Paul Clayton (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
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe North West Silc
Special school · 412m away
Green Meadows Academy
Academy · 441m away
Tranmere Park Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Guiseley Primary School
Primary · 681m away
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
Primary · 760m away
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Yeadon Westfield Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Yeadon Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Guiseley School a selective school?
No. Guiseley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Guiseley School's Ofsted rating?
Guiseley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guiseley School?
Guiseley School currently has 1,427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guiseley School take?
Guiseley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Guiseley School?
Guiseley School is in Leeds, LS20 8DT, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guiseley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Guiseley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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