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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Leeds Area

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Allerton is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Allerton High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#17Allerton Grange SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Allerton High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Allerton Grange School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Allerton Bywater is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Brigshaw High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brigshaw High School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Alwoodley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Grammar School At LeedsIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#20Leeds Jewish Free SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedJewishGood
The Grammar School At Leeds#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Leeds Jewish Free School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Good

Armley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#33Dixons Unity AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Dixons Unity Academy#33
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Beeston is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8The Ruth Gorse AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#21Cockburn SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Ruth Gorse Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Cockburn School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Belle Isle is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Cockburn John Charles AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cockburn John Charles Academy#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bramley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#31Leeds West AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Leeds West Academy#31
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chapel Allerton is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAl Kauthar Girls AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Al Kauthar Girls AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Chapeltown is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Dixons Trinity ChapeltownStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown#12
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cross Gates is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#38Temple Learning AcademyStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Temple Learning Academy#38
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Crossgates is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#36John Smeaton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
John Smeaton Academy#36
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Farnley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Farnley AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Farnley Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Fulneck is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Fulneck SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Fulneck School#24
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Garforth is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Garforth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Garforth Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Guiseley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Guiseley SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Guiseley School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Halton Moor is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Temple Moor High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Temple Moor High School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Harehills is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Mount St Mary's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#32Co-op Academy LeedsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#34Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
N/ATrinity Academy LeedsStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Co-op Academy Leeds#32
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy#34
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Trinity Academy LeedsN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Harewood is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26Gateways SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Gateways School#26
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Holt Park is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Ralph Thoresby SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ralph Thoresby School#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Horsforth is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Horsforth SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Horsforth School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hunslet is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29University Technical College LeedsStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ALS-TENIndependentSecondary11-17 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
University Technical College Leeds#29
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
LS-TENN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Lawnswood is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Abbey Grange Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#25Lawnswood SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Lawnswood School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Meanwood is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, LeedsStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Leeds#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Middleton is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACockburn Laurence Calvert AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ASouthway Independant SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Cockburn Laurence Calvert AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Southway Independant SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Moortown is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Carr Manor Community SchoolStateAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Carr Manor Community School#13
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Morley is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Morley AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#15Bruntcliffe AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Morley Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Bruntcliffe Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Oulton is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Oulton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Oulton Academy#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Rawdon is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Benton Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Benton Park School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Roundhay is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Roundhay SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Roundhay School#3
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Seacroft is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#35Bishop Young Church of England AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#37Leeds East AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bishop Young Church of England Academy#35
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Leeds East Academy#37
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Sherburn-in-Elmet is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Sherburn High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sherburn High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Woodhouse is a popular residential pocket within the Leeds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Leeds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#30Leeds City AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Leeds City Academy#30
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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