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Horsforth School

State school · Leeds, LS18 5RF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,654 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,654 ·
Local authority
Leeds City Council

Headteacher

Head

Dr Paul Bell

Entrance

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

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 18 %
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School 17 %
West End Primary School 13 %
Other 11 %
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.
Westbrook Lane Primary School 10 %
Broadgate Primary School 10 %
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School 9 %
Iveson Primary School 3 %
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 2 %
Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
Ireland Wood 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.
Hawksworth Wood Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
76%
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
86%
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
29%
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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
86
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,654
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

Leadership and management Good

This school has not provided any information yet

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Contact the school

Address

Lee Lane East
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5RF
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Telephone: 0113 226 5454

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.horsforthschool.org

Local authority: Leeds City Council

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School data & information Horsforth School Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5RF
1,654 Pupil numbers
12 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
86%
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
55.80
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)

0.40 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6

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

School
29%
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
40.28
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
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 19 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 13 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 19 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 43 A
History GCE A level 17 A
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 A
English Language GCE A level 21 A
Economics GCE A level 9 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 A
Chemistry GCE A level 26 A
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Horsforth 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%
12 %
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

Leadership and management Good
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