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John Smeaton Academy

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John Smeaton Academy

Barwick Road, Leeds, LS15 8TA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
610
Ages
11-18
FSM
41.5%
Attainment 8
29.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.0%
Basics 9-5
14.3%

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
58.0%
EBacc APS
2.57
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
13.4%
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About John Smeaton Academy

John Smeaton Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.5. The school has around 610 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barwick Road, Leeds, LS15 8TA | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: John Smeaton Academy)
  3. Oct 2019 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: John Smeaton Academy)
  4. Jan 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: John Smeaton Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Smeaton Academy

What is John Smeaton Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Smeaton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are John Smeaton Academy's latest exam results?
John Smeaton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Smeaton Academy located?
John Smeaton Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS15 8TA).
How many pupils attend John Smeaton Academy?
John Smeaton Academy has around 610 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Smeaton Academy with other schools?
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