The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.7 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
32.7
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
20.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 31 days per year on average — over a month of school.
44% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% 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 92 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
- 1,016
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Ayres (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
South Parkway, Leeds, LS14 6HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParklands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 546m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Seacroft Grange Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manston St James Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leeds East Academy a selective school?
No. Leeds East Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leeds East Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leeds East Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leeds East Academy?
Leeds East Academy currently has 1,016 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leeds East Academy take?
Leeds East Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leeds East Academy?
Leeds East Academy is in Leeds, LS14 6HA, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leeds East Academy have a sixth form?
No, Leeds East Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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