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Leek High School

State school · Leek, ST13 6EU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 253 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
253 ·
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Kevin Graham

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

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

School
72%
LA avg.
57%
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

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

School
18.9%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

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

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
26.91
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
20
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

253
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Springfield Road
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6EU
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Telephone: 01538 225050

Email: office@lh.leekfederaton.org.uk

Website: https://lhs.ttlt.org.uk

Local authority: Staffordshire County Council

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School data & information Leek High School Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU
253 Pupil numbers
27 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
20 Number of teachers
4 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
18.9%
LA avg.
39.7%
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
31.00
LA avg.
43.70
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)

-1.10 Score Well below average
≈ 15% 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
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 3
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 2
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4

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

School
15%
LA avg.
13.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
26.91
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Psychology GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 8 A
History GCE A level 11 C
English Literature GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 5 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Leek High 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.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.5 %
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.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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