Best Secondary Schools in Leeds 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 41 schools across Leeds. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Leeds has 41 secondary schools, of which 10 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 29 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Leeds are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Trinity Academy Leeds currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Leeds follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

41
Total schools
10
Outstanding
24%
Outstanding rate
63.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Trinity Academy Leeds
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 Boston Spa Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
4. Allerton High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
5. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
6. Horsforth School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
7. Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. Leeds Jewish Free School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
9. The Farnley Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
10. Cockburn School
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
11. The Ruth Gorse Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
12. Woodkirk Academy
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
13. Oulton Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
14. Guiseley School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
15. Wetherby High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
16. Allerton Grange School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
17. Brigshaw High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
18. Rodillian Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
19. University Technical College Leeds
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. Benton Park School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Leeds?
There are 41 secondary schools in Leeds, of which 10 (24%) 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 Trinity Academy Leeds. 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?
24% of secondary schools in Leeds are rated Outstanding and 71% 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.