The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 783
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- Leeds Learning Alliance
- Head
- Ms S Jefferson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wetherby High School a selective school?
No. Wetherby High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wetherby High School's Ofsted rating?
Wetherby High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wetherby High School?
Wetherby High School currently has 783 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wetherby High School take?
Wetherby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wetherby High School?
Wetherby High School is in Wetherby, LS22 6JS, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wetherby High School have a sixth form?
No, Wetherby High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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