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Leeds West Academy

Leeds West Academy, Leeds
Secondary

Leeds West Academy

Intake Lane, Leeds, LS13 1DQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,450
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.8%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.1%
Basics 9-5
37.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.8%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.2%
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About Leeds West Academy

Leeds West Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 104 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,450 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Intake Lane, Leeds, LS13 1DQ | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Leeds West Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Leeds West Academy

What is Leeds West Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leeds West Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Leeds West Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 104 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Leeds West Academy.
What are Leeds West Academy's latest exam results?
Leeds West Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Leeds West Academy located?
Leeds West Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS13 1DQ).
How many pupils attend Leeds West Academy?
Leeds West Academy has around 1,450 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Leeds West Academy with other schools?
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