Leeds City Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leeds City Academy.

Leeds, LS62LG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 48.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
21 May 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Bedford Field
Woodhouse Cliff
Leeds, LS62LG
Phone
1132844260
Website
leedscityacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139646
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff, Leeds, LS6 2LG
Website
http://www.leedscityacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
984
Free School Meals
53.4% (525 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
English Attainment 8:
8.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
14.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.1%
Ebacc Languages:
24.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.42
Progress 8 Range:
0.17 to 0.67

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.42 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
164
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
984 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A school where I achieve"

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Richard Chattoe welcomes visitors to Leeds City Academy, reinforces the In-Partnership ethos and the school’s mission to improve outcomes, and outlines forthcoming expansion plans and commitments to staff, students and the wider community.

Facilities

Expansion and redesign of dining and toilets spaces and facilities Additional classrooms, including specialist science laboratories and ICT suite A new 7 a side 3rd generation artificial turf floodlit football pitch A new and fully furnished fitness room Levelling and resurfacing of all outside playground and physical activity spaces Improvements to car parking and accessibility to and from the Academy site Tiered retractable seating in the main hall New equipment and resources to provide students with additional opportunities to participate in activities during pre-school, break and lunchtimes (including library and personal study resources) External picnic benches

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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