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Leeds West Academy

State school · Leeds, LS13 1DQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,450 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,450 ·
Local authority
Leeds City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dan Whieldon

Entrance

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

Valley View Community Primary School 14 %
Whitecote Primary School 13 %
Bramley Park Academy 11 %
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School 10 %
Other 9 %
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.
Hollybush Primary 9 %
Raynville Academy 9 %
Summerfield Primary School 7 %
Stanningley Primary School 6 %
Farsley Springbank Primary School 5 %
Greenhill Primary School 2 %
Park Spring Primary School 2 %
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
32%
LA avg.
46.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
98
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,450
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
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Intake Lane
Rodley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS13 1DQ
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Telephone: 0113 229 5454

Email: info@leedswestacademy.org.uk

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

Local authority: Leeds City Council

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School data & information Leeds West Academy Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ
1,450 Pupil numbers
40.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
98 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
32%
LA avg.
46.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
38.60
LA avg.
45.50
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.30 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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 221 4
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 239 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 3
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Leeds West Academy 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.

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
18.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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