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 open secondary schools. Of the 41 with a published Ofsted inspection, 10 (24%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Trinity Academy Leeds currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Leeds follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

41
Total schools
10
Outstanding (historic grade)
24%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Leeds

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Leeds?
There are 41 open secondary schools in Leeds (closed schools are excluded). 10 of the 41 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Leeds?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Leeds is Trinity Academy Leeds. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Leeds?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?
Primary and secondary applications in Leeds are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Leeds council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.