Guiseley School

A good foundation school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Guiseley School.

Leeds, LS208DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.1%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 September 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fieldhead Road
Guiseley
Leeds, LS208DT
Phone
1943872315
Website
guiseleyschool.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108085
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8DT
Website
http://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1450 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
1,417
Free School Meals
15.2% (215 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
10.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
17.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.4%
Ebacc Languages:
32.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.23 to 0.16
University Progression:
50.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
101 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.1 (+25.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.4 (+9.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,417 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(33 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Care Aspirations Growth Success

Religious Education and collective worship can be withdrawn from by parents; from age 16, pupils may opt out of collective worship if they choose. Parental consent is required to opt out of religious education until age 18.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Paul Clayton expresses pride in Guiseley School as a fully comprehensive, arts-focused school with an ambitious curriculum and strong Ofsted outcomes; emphasises preparing students for university, college, apprenticeships, or work with training.

Facilities

Activity Studio Artificial Grass Pitch Auditorium Dining Hall Classrooms Grass Playing Fields Sports Hall

Curriculum Highlights

EBacc subjects are available and students can take a mix of GCSEs and Level 2 qualifications. Core subjects (English, Maths, Science) are prioritised; English and Maths receive four lessons per week in Years 10–11; Science operates with five lessons per week in Year 10 and six in Year 11. PSHE education is a key part of the curriculum with a dedicated programme addressing career planning, personal and online safety, Fundamental British Values, healthy lifestyle choices, relationships and sex education, and citizenship. Arts provision is strong, with Artsmark Platinum status and opportunities in Drama, Art, and Music; Duke of Edinburgh Award; Shakespeare School Festival Gold School; SHAPE initiative; and extensive arts activities and collaborations.

Admissions Criteria

Guiseley School is a Foundation School but has adopted Leeds City Council’s admissions policy for entry into Year 7. Applications for entry to Years 8–11 are processed by Guiseley School directly. For Sixth Form admissions, follow the tabs at the side.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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