The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 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
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 138 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
- 1,450
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Whieldon (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummerfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Valley View Community Primary School
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Stanningley Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Milestone School
Special school · 643m away
Farsley Springbank Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Swinnow Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leeds West Academy a selective school?
No. Leeds West Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leeds West Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leeds West Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leeds West Academy?
Leeds West Academy currently has 1,450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leeds West Academy take?
Leeds West Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leeds West Academy?
Leeds West Academy is in Leeds, LS13 1DQ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leeds West Academy have a sixth form?
No, Leeds West Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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