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: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,362
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- 21st Century Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mr M McKelvie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 7ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary · 445m away
Lowtown Primary School
Primary · 618m away
Greenside Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Swinnow Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Milestone School
Special school · 1.2km away
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanningley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pudsey Grammar School a selective school?
No. Pudsey Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Pudsey Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Pudsey Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pudsey Grammar School?
Pudsey Grammar School currently has 1,362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pudsey Grammar School take?
Pudsey Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Pudsey Grammar School?
Pudsey Grammar School is in Pudsey, LS28 7ND, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pudsey Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pudsey Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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