Leeds College of Building

A requires improvement further education school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leeds College of Building.

Leeds, LS27QT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

4

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
1.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
05 March 2024
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Street
Leeds, LS27QT
Phone
1132226000
Website
lcb.ac.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130542
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
North Street, Leeds, LS2 7QT
Website
www.lcb.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
10.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
25.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
23.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
4%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
597 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
25.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Make your mark"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Rugby Crafts Thai Boxing JD Gyms Yoga XBOX tournaments Kayaking Raft making First aid Countryside walks

Sports

Football Rugby Yoga

Facilities

Industry Leading Facilities: cutting edge workshops and classrooms built to meet industry standards North Street Campus facilities including Construction Crafts rooms and T levels; multi-functional Enrichment room; Leeds PIPES network to improve carbon footprint South Bank Campus facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms and technology-led environments; Home to University Centre; Brick and roofing workshop; Sustainable Building Services courses Immersive classrooms coming later in 2025

Curriculum Highlights

School Leavers Higher Education courses Apprenticeships Adult & Short Courses T Levels Industry Leading Facilities

SEND Provision

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support is provided with universal and targeted provisions, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP), risk assessments, hearing loops, Exam Access Arrangements, adapted resources, overlays/coloured paper, enrichment, referrals to safeguarding and Student Services, and personalised 1:1 support as required. For details or to speak with the SEND team, contact Sinitta Craze ([email protected], 0113 222 6048).

Admissions Criteria

Open to learners aged 16–19, learners up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), adult learners and apprentices. For 2025/26, eligibility for financial support includes household income under £38,000 per year with good attendance; learners must be under 19 on the last day of the academic year. Full-time study bursaries are available; bursary applications and compliance inquiries can be directed to [email protected] and [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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