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All 15 Leeds secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted inspectors

Here are the 15 Leeds secondary schools currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted... (Photo: National World)
Here are the 15 Leeds secondary schools currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted... (Photo: National World)

Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards. There are dozens of Outstanding primary schools across Leeds and so far in 2023 a handful of secondary schools have joined the exclusive club.

Boston Spa Academy was praised for “nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and thirst for knowledge” during its first Outstanding inspection, while Farsley Academy was described as “aspirational and visionary” after completing an impressive ratings turnaround.

Here are the 15 Leeds secondary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...

Notre Dame Sixth Form College in St Mark's Avenue, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Notre Dame Sixth Form College in St Mark's Avenue, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
The Ruth Gorse Academy in Black Bull Street, near Leeds Dock, was rated Outstanding in 2017. (Photo: Diane Allen)
The Ruth Gorse Academy in Black Bull Street, near Leeds Dock, was rated Outstanding in 2017. (Photo: Diane Allen)
SEN all-through primary and secondary school West Oaks, in Crowther Place, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Google)
SEN all-through primary and secondary school West Oaks, in Crowther Place, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Google)
All-through primary and secondary Roundhay School in Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Gary Longbottom)
All-through primary and secondary Roundhay School in Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Gary Longbottom)
Cockburn School in Gipsy Lane, Beeston, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Cockburn School in Gipsy Lane, Beeston, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Boston Spa Academy in Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, was rated Outstanding in 2023. (Photo: Boston Spa Academy)
Boston Spa Academy in Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, was rated Outstanding in 2023. (Photo: Boston Spa Academy)
Allerton High School in King Lane, Alwoodley, was rated Outstanding in 2019. (Photo: National World)
Allerton High School in King Lane, Alwoodley, was rated Outstanding in 2019. (Photo: National World)
The Farnley Academy in Chapel Lane, Farnley, was rated Outstanding in 2023. (Photo: The GORSE Academies Trust)
The Farnley Academy in Chapel Lane, Farnley, was rated Outstanding in 2023. (Photo: The GORSE Academies Trust)
The Morley Academy in Fountain Street, Morley, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)
The Morley Academy in Fountain Street, Morley, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)
Garforth Academy in Lidgett Lane, Garforth, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)
Garforth Academy in Lidgett Lane, Garforth, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)
All-through primary and secondary school Dixons Trinity in Leopold Street, Chapeltown, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Simon Hulme)
All-through primary and secondary school Dixons Trinity in Leopold Street, Chapeltown, was rated Outstanding in 2022. (Photo: Simon Hulme)
Elliott Hudson College in The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, was rated Outstanding in 2020. (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Elliott Hudson College in The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, was rated Outstanding in 2020. (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Outwood Grange Academy located just outside Leeds, in Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, was rated Outstanding in 2012. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Outwood Grange Academy located just outside Leeds, in Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, was rated Outstanding in 2012. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy located just outside Leeds in Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, was rated Outstanding in 2014. (Photo: Google)
St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy located just outside Leeds in Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, was rated Outstanding in 2014. (Photo: Google)
Batley Girls High School located just outside Leeds in Windmill Lane, Batley, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)
Batley Girls High School located just outside Leeds in Windmill Lane, Batley, was rated Outstanding in 2013. (Photo: Google)