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Leeds West Academy

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personMr Dan Whieldon

corporate_fareWHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLeeds, LS13 1DQ

language Visit Website phone 1132295454

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,407

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Attainment 8

41.7

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Leeds

#2,294 of 3,216 nationally

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Leeds West Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Leeds, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Leeds West Academy is an academy sponsor led in Leeds, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,450 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing the school #32 in Leeds and #2,294 of 3,216 nationally. 38.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

38.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.2%

Entering EBacc13.80%

EBacc APS3.48

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8.90%

EBacc APS3.18

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.27

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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

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

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21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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14 May 2019

Inspection Report

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22 June 2017

Inspection Report

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28 February 2017

Inspection Report

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20 March 2012

Inspection Report

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09 March 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-05-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-06-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-28

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-03-20

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(29 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 1,450 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,450	42	2.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,462	71	4.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,428	78	5.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,434	73	5.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,427	78	5.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,408	49	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,407	79	5.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,413	218	15.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,356	147	10.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,360	62	4.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,360	77	5.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,289	24	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,291	9	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,305	60	4.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,243	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,243	78	6.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,253	65	5.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,256	49	3.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,247	60	4.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,256	72	5.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,335	50	3.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,332	6	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,352	176	13.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,348	256	19.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,360	152	11.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,365	114	8.4%	3.1%	0

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 106 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 74 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 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.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree43%

disagree25%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree15%

agree34%

disagree35%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree21%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

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

yes37%

no63%

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

strongly agree26%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree21%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree31%

agree55%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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.

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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