The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.2
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 25 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE LEEDS JEWISH FREE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Kelsey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Henry Cohen Campus, Wentworth Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 7TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrodetsky Primary School
Primary · Very close
Allerton CofE Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Primley Wood Primary School
Primary · 580m away
Allerton High School
Secondary · 609m away
Alwoodley Primary School
Primary · 833m away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 876m away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moortown Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leeds Jewish Free School a selective school?
No. Leeds Jewish Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leeds Jewish Free School's Ofsted rating?
Leeds Jewish Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leeds Jewish Free School?
Leeds Jewish Free School currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leeds Jewish Free School take?
Leeds Jewish Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leeds Jewish Free School?
Leeds Jewish Free School is in Leeds, LS17 7TN, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leeds Jewish Free School have a sixth form?
No, Leeds Jewish Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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