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Guiseley School

State school · Leeds, LS20 8DT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,417 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,417 ·
Local authority
Leeds City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Clayton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Guiseley Primary School 19 %
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School 19 %
Tranmere Park Primary School 13 %
Yeadon Westfield Junior School 10 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Baildon Church of England Primary School 5 %
Low Ash Primary School 5 %
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School 4 %
Menston Primary School 4 %
Queensway Primary School 4 %
Hoyle Court Primary School 3 %
Wellington Primary School 2 %
Rufford Park Primary School 2 %
Sandal Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
23%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
49
Number of teachers
29:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,417
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Fieldhead Road
Guiseley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS20 8DT
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Telephone: 01943 872315

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk

Local authority: Leeds City Council

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School data & information Guiseley School Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8DT
1,417 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
29:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
49 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.40
LA avg.
45.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
23%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.10
LA avg.
33.43
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 38 B
History GCE A level 35 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 24 C
Geography GCE A level 37 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 B
English Language GCE A level 19 B
Economics GCE A level 27 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 9 B
Biology GCE A level 33 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Guiseley School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
14 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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