The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 19.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
19.2
24.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
11%
30.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.52
Band 4Source: 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
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Colin Booth (Chief Executive & Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2022 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Park Lane, Leeds City College, College House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwarthmore Education Centre
Special school · Very close
Rosebank Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Adel Beck
Secure units · 715m away
Leeds Mathematics School
16 plus · Grammar · 906m away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castleton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Leeds College of Building
16 plus · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Luminate Education Group's Ofsted rating?
Luminate Education Group was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Luminate Education Group take?
Luminate Education Group caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Luminate Education Group?
Luminate Education Group is in Leeds, LS3 1AA, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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