The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.7
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
71%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
68%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 964
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 53%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Huddleston (Co-Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Neville Road, Leeds, LS15 0NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCorpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 382m away
Meadowfield Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Templenewsam Halton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Temple Moor High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wykebeck Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Victoria Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Temple Learning Academy?
Temple Learning Academy currently has 964 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Temple Learning Academy take?
Temple Learning Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Temple Learning Academy?
Temple Learning Academy is in Leeds, LS15 0NN, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Temple Learning Academy have a sixth form?
No, Temple Learning Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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