Roundhay School

A outstanding community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Roundhay School.

Leeds, LS81ND Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.3%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gledhow Lane
Roundhay
Leeds, LS81ND
Phone
1133931200
Website
roundhayschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108076
Type
Community school
Phase
All-through
Address
Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1ND
Website
www.roundhayschool.org.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
2500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,518
Free School Meals
16.9% (426 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
257 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
52.2 (+32.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.3 (+31.3 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.3 (+16.8 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
168
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,518 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Music (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(39 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are Responsible. We are Resilient. We are Ready to Learn. We are Roundhay."

Responsible Resilient Ready to Learn Recognisably Roundhay

Head Teacher's Message

Roundhay School is an all‑through school (ages 4–18) that aims to do ‘whatever it takes’ to provide an exceptional education. It highlights warm relationships, a calm environment, high standards, kindness, respect and pride in wearing the Roundhay uniform. The school notes outcomes above national averages, holds World Class Schools accreditation and Ofsted Outstanding status, and emphasizes developing ‘Recognisably Roundhay’ in pupils and staff. Visitors are warmly invited to see why Roundhay is exceptional to learn and work.

Facilities

Library (refurbished in 2021) Two school sites: Primary Campus and Secondary Campus

Curriculum Highlights

All-Through Curriculum Overview (Ages 4–18) across Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form curriculums Primary Curriculum is ambitious and sequenced with strong emphasis on oracy, literacy and language; half‑term themes linked to UN Sustainability Goals KS3 is broad and balanced, with full National Curriculum; languages offered (French or Spanish) and option to study both from Year 8; wider subjects such as Business & Enterprise, Health & Social Care and Media/Film Studies KS4 focuses on a broad, rich curriculum with EBacc emphasis (English, Maths, Science, a Humanity and a Modern Foreign Language) and a wide range of courses beyond EBacc KS5 offers A Levels in 25 subjects and vocational courses in 7 areas; Extended Project Qualification and Core Maths; one week of work experience; Community Engagement Programme Reading at Roundhay includes a dedicated Reading Curriculum, a Read 6 programme for Sixth Form, and a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure and literacy across the school

SEND Provision

Roundhay School provides through‑school SEND provision including the Whole Inclusion Team for ages 4–18, a Dyslexia Base and Assistant Secondary SENCO, and a Resourced Provision. It references the Four Broad Areas of SEND Need, a Through School Provision Map, SEND Policy, Equality and Local Offer information, and the SEND Information Report (2023‑24).

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