The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.5
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
14%
27.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 610
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 41.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Moncur
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Barwick Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Smeaton Community College
Secondary · Very close
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 824m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Leeds East Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Austhorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Parklands Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is John Smeaton Academy a selective school?
No. John Smeaton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Smeaton Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Smeaton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Smeaton Academy?
John Smeaton Academy currently has 610 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 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Smeaton Academy?
John Smeaton Academy is in Leeds, LS15 8TA, in the Leeds local authority area. 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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