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Horsforth School

Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2013

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

Academic picture

57.2school · 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
57.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
41.5%
Basics 9-5
62.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

57.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2357.646.4
2023/2455.846.4
2024/2557.246.0

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+0.740.00
2023/24+0.400.00
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
87.3%
EBacc APS
5.46
EBacc 9-5
43.0%
EBacc 9-4
57.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.90
A*-A Grades
39.6%
A*-B Grades
71.1%
AAB+ %
32.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 172 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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2.7 km away · Foundation school
Good
Lawnswood School
3.08 km away · Community school
Good
Benton Park School
3.25 km away · Academy converter
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About Horsforth School

Horsforth School is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. The school has around 1,773 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Lee Lane East, Leeds, LS18 5RF | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Horsforth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Horsforth School

What is Horsforth School's Ofsted rating?
Horsforth School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Horsforth School's latest exam results?
Horsforth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Horsforth School located?
Horsforth School is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS18 5RF).
How many pupils attend Horsforth School?
Horsforth School has around 1,773 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Horsforth School with other schools?
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