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Roundhay School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Partington

location_onLeeds, LS8 1ND

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,522

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Attainment 8

55.1

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Leeds

#464 of 3,216 nationally

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Roundhay School is a Community school secondary school in Leeds, serving ages 4-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 2.4× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Roundhay School is a community school in Leeds, admitting pupils aged 4-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 2,519 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing the school #6 in Leeds and #464 of 3,216 nationally. 66.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 32.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 31% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #2 of 42 primaries in Leeds and #90 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 60.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

66.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)32.2%

Entering EBacc68.80%

EBacc APS5.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.90%

EBacc APS5.18

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.62

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.89

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.67

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

226

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.0%

Achieving A*–A28.4%

Achieving A*–B60.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

264

Retention rate94.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

236

Retention rate94.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

203

Retention rate99.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

83%

LA 62%

Reading86% LA 74%

Writing88% LA 71%

Maths88% LA 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

88%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading97% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing93% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths90% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

80%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading82% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing88% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths87% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.2

Read

LA 0.3

-0.4 to 2.8

2.5

Write

LA 0.6

0.9 to 4.0

3.3

Maths

LA 0.6

1.8 to 4.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

79%

LA 62%England 65%

Reading83% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing86% LA 75% · Eng 78%

Maths97% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.3

Read

LA 0.1

1.8 to 4.9

2.1

Write

LA 0.0

0.6 to 3.6

4.6

Maths

LA 0.4

3.3 to 6.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading-% LA 72%

Writing-% LA 74%

Maths-% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA -0.2

Maths

LA 0.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 November 2023

Inspection Report

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20 November 2013

Inspection Report

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09 May 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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04 January 2010

Inspection Report

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06 November 2007

Inspection Report

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26 September 2006

Inspection Report

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11 October 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-11-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-05-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,519 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,519	23	0.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,523	27	1.1%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,523	13	0.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,518	26	1.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,526	25	1.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,527	24	0.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,522	11	0.4%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,510	4	0.2%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,468	37	1.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,467	37	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,466	42	1.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,405	37	1.5%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,414	8	0.3%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,414	33	1.4%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,335	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,335	31	1.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,328	32	1.4%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,294	31	1.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,300	23	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,305	41	1.8%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,206	25	1.1%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,213	10	0.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,221	22	1.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,085	23	1.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,102	18	0.9%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,103	15	0.7%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 88 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 57 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 48 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree79%

agree19%

disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree62%

agree13%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree94%

agree4%

disagree2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree87%

agree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree83%

agree15%

disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree89%

agree9%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree83%

agree15%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree83%

agree17%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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