John Smeaton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Address | Barwick Road, LS15 8TA |
| School Website | https://www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1138313900 |
| URN | 148793 |
School Census
| Total | 638 |
| Girls/Boys | 322/316 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 300 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 15/01/2019 | Inadequate |
| 13/12/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 49.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.89 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 21% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 | -0.85 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.14 |
| Progress 8 | -0.8 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Sandbed Lane, , LS15 8JH