The short version
Secondary. 64% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 702
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Claire Bailey (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Leeds, LS15 8TA
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Smeaton Community College
Secondary · Very close
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 713m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leeds East Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Austhorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Parklands Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend John Smeaton Academy?
John Smeaton Academy currently has 702 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Smeaton Academy take?
John Smeaton Academy caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Smeaton Academy?
John Smeaton Academy is in Leeds, LS15 8TA. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Smeaton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, John Smeaton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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