The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,333
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew West (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemplenewsam Halton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Whitkirk Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Cross Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Temple Learning Academy
All-through · 1.3km away
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Austhorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Colton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Temple Moor High School a selective school?
No. Temple Moor High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Temple Moor High School?
Temple Moor High School currently has 1,333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Temple Moor High School take?
Temple Moor High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Temple Moor High School?
Temple Moor High School is in Leeds, LS15 0PT, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Temple Moor High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Temple Moor High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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