The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 21
- Capacity
- 21%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr James Brown
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alma Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ormston School a selective school?
Yes. Ormston School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Ormston School's Ofsted rating?
Ormston School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormston School?
Ormston School currently has 21 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormston School take?
Ormston School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Ormston School?
Ormston School is in Leeds, LS6 2AH, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormston School have a sixth form?
No, Ormston School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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