The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: 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
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 255 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,396
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 42.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chad's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 385m away
Richmond House School
Independent · 730m away
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Secondary · 900m away
Iveson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Weetwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lighthouse School Leeds
Free school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lawnswood School a selective school?
No. Lawnswood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lawnswood School's Ofsted rating?
Lawnswood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawnswood School?
Lawnswood School currently has 1,396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawnswood School take?
Lawnswood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lawnswood School?
Lawnswood School is in Leeds, LS16 5AG, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawnswood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lawnswood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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