What counts as an independent secondary school option in Leeds?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in Leeds?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Leeds hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in Leeds appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in Leeds

Schools in the Leeds built-up area. Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 3 schools in Leeds. Schools featured here include The Grammar School At Leeds, Al Kauthar Girls Academy and LS-TEN.

Key Performance Metrics for Leeds

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Leeds48%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leeds44.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leeds45%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leeds3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leeds7.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Leeds

48%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Leeds

44.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Leeds

45%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Leeds

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Leeds

7.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Leeds

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

The Grammar School At Leeds
Alwoodley
Al Kauthar Girls Academy
Chapel Allerton
LS-TEN
Hunslet