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Leeds West Academy

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Leeds West Academy

Intake Lane, Leeds, LS13 1DQ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.046.4
2023/2438.646.4
2024/2541.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.250.00
2023/24-0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Crawshaw Academy
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Horsforth School
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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