Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Leeds 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 308 schools across Leeds. Updated with 2025–26 data.

308

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

63.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Richmond House School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥈	The Froebelian School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	West Oaks School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Trinity Academy Leeds Secondary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Wigton Moor Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
6.	Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
7.	Crossley Street Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
8.	St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
9.	Beecroft Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
10.	Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
11.	Blenheim Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
12.	Green Lane Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
14.	Highfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
15.	Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
16.	Shire Oak VC Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
17.	Morley Victoria Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
18.	Moortown Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
19.	St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Primary	Good	86	View school
20.	West End Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Leeds?

There are 308 primary & secondary schools in Leeds, of which 43 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Leeds?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Leeds is Richmond House School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?

Primary and secondary school applications in Leeds are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Leeds council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Leeds?

14% of primary & secondary schools in Leeds are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 76.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.