School Summary
The Grammar School At Leeds
Girls: 1002
Total Pupils: 2114
Opened: 30-09-1980
Ofsted:
Principal: Sue Woodroofe
The Grammar School At Leeds
Alwoodley Gates
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 8GS
Telephone: 01132291552
Website: https://www.gsal.org.uk
Principal: Sue Woodroofe
The Grammar School At Leeds
Alwoodley Gates
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 8GS
Telephone: 01132291552
Website: https://www.gsal.org.uk
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However, good space for events.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2022-10-15T15:11:25Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"9 months ago","author":"P S","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104577751820269216418\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtc-4NEIjzSwksXPdtSxfHLb8ycD21_xU6D0Ckq3wKp2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Very fond memories of this school - the quality teaching staff, rigorous curriculum and great friendship network set me up for life. My experiences of the school in the 90s and 00s was one mostly of inclusivity by the teachers to myself as an Asian student and others in my network from varied backgrounds, despite wider Leeds society not being anywhere near there at that time","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Very fond memories of this school - the quality teaching staff, rigorous curriculum and great friendship network set me up for life. My experiences of the school in the 90s and 00s was one mostly of inclusivity by the teachers to myself as an Asian student and others in my network from varied backgrounds, despite wider Leeds society not being anywhere near there at that time","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2022-02-02T18:03:45Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","author":"Naz Patel","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/107135483666622983141\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTteYijYBnnMORFGilqjCUpSA6Vy1HuT2B30o_qUzRdua=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My daughter had her 11+ exam in Jan 2022. When I went to pick her up, I couldn't help but feel a systematic discriminatory behaviour. All parents waited at the front door, for their childs group colour to be called out. The first few groups, were of all privileged elite white children. The parents collected their children, presently greeted by the staff, while the rest of us waited. Then followed a few more groups, again mostly of white children, with a very few mixed ethnic children in those groups. In the end, my daughters group colour and a few other group colours were called out. These groups were of 99% ethnic background children. My daughter also mentioned during break time, her table and another table was full of mixed ethnic children, whereas a few tables were set aside and were only white children.\nNot to sure what to make of this... Having been to the open evening event, I did not see any diversity among staff members. So... do I feel comfortable sending my daughter here \u00f0\u009f\u00a4\u0094 From what I have seen, NO! The elite White children will always have top priority. The rest of us, are only there to pay the fees and fill spaces.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My daughter had her 11+ exam in Jan 2022. 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Socially, there is a broad mix of backgrounds and as diverse as you could imagine.\nCulturally, pupils stand out for a number of reasons; they are polite, they are helpful and they want to learn.\n\nHaving been in some state schools, that makes the school pretty special, if not unique. Respect for teachers, and each other is part of the fabric, which again these days, can be rare. And unlike some independent schools, entry is based on academic ability, not income. This means standards are kept high, which extends to their bursary scheme which is aimed at giving bright children from ordinary backgrounds the chance to be part of the school.\nI was at the Parent's evening recently and was struck by the level of insight I received from the teachers; it wasn't casual but constructive, thoughtful and encouraging. It reinforced the pastoral support the school gives, which considerate, caring and freely given when your child needs it, and it's those values which make a difference.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"We considered GSAL for our child after feeling let down by our local schools so went to the open day and was very impressed by the pupils and the staff. Our child loved it and that was it. We have been so impressed by their approach to education - not just academically but socially and culturally.\n\nAcademically, children are challenged and extended to learn more deeply and think differently and teachers support and encourage this. Socially, there is a broad mix of backgrounds and as diverse as you could imagine.\nCulturally, pupils stand out for a number of reasons; they are polite, they are helpful and they want to learn.\n\nHaving been in some state schools, that makes the school pretty special, if not unique. Respect for teachers, and each other is part of the fabric, which again these days, can be rare. And unlike some independent schools, entry is based on academic ability, not income. This means standards are kept high, which extends to their bursary scheme which is aimed at giving bright children from ordinary backgrounds the chance to be part of the school.\nI was at the Parent's evening recently and was struck by the level of insight I received from the teachers; it wasn't casual but constructive, thoughtful and encouraging. It reinforced the pastoral support the school gives, which considerate, caring and freely given when your child needs it, and it's those values which make a difference.","languageCode":"en"}}]
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However, good space for events.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2022-10-15T15:11:25Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"9 months ago","author":"P S","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104577751820269216418\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtc-4NEIjzSwksXPdtSxfHLb8ycD21_xU6D0Ckq3wKp2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Very fond memories of this school - the quality teaching staff, rigorous curriculum and great friendship network set me up for life. My experiences of the school in the 90s and 00s was one mostly of inclusivity by the teachers to myself as an Asian student and others in my network from varied backgrounds, despite wider Leeds society not being anywhere near there at that time","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Very fond memories of this school - the quality teaching staff, rigorous curriculum and great friendship network set me up for life. My experiences of the school in the 90s and 00s was one mostly of inclusivity by the teachers to myself as an Asian student and others in my network from varied backgrounds, despite wider Leeds society not being anywhere near there at that time","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2022-02-02T18:03:45Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","author":"Naz Patel","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/107135483666622983141\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTteYijYBnnMORFGilqjCUpSA6Vy1HuT2B30o_qUzRdua=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My daughter had her 11+ exam in Jan 2022. When I went to pick her up, I couldn't help but feel a systematic discriminatory behaviour. All parents waited at the front door, for their childs group colour to be called out. The first few groups, were of all privileged elite white children. The parents collected their children, presently greeted by the staff, while the rest of us waited. Then followed a few more groups, again mostly of white children, with a very few mixed ethnic children in those groups. In the end, my daughters group colour and a few other group colours were called out. These groups were of 99% ethnic background children. My daughter also mentioned during break time, her table and another table was full of mixed ethnic children, whereas a few tables were set aside and were only white children.\nNot to sure what to make of this... Having been to the open evening event, I did not see any diversity among staff members. So... do I feel comfortable sending my daughter here \u00f0\u009f\u00a4\u0094 From what I have seen, NO! The elite White children will always have top priority. The rest of us, are only there to pay the fees and fill spaces.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My daughter had her 11+ exam in Jan 2022. When I went to pick her up, I couldn't help but feel a systematic discriminatory behaviour. All parents waited at the front door, for their childs group colour to be called out. The first few groups, were of all privileged elite white children. The parents collected their children, presently greeted by the staff, while the rest of us waited. Then followed a few more groups, again mostly of white children, with a very few mixed ethnic children in those groups. In the end, my daughters group colour and a few other group colours were called out. These groups were of 99% ethnic background children. My daughter also mentioned during break time, her table and another table was full of mixed ethnic children, whereas a few tables were set aside and were only white children.\nNot to sure what to make of this... Having been to the open evening event, I did not see any diversity among staff members. So... do I feel comfortable sending my daughter here \u00f0\u009f\u00a4\u0094 From what I have seen, NO! The elite White children will always have top priority. The rest of us, are only there to pay the fees and fill spaces.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2022-03-15T22:49:23Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","author":"H Harry","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102425159969958345981\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQFcUDr-Cjf9y7lI_n_RvQ4ujgqVIyYRfZdM0Ra0Jlujes=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Discrimination is so evident! Children are segregated according to their ethnicity and financial status. Educational achievements in comparison to public outstanding schools, are much lower.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Discrimination is so evident! Children are segregated according to their ethnicity and financial status. Educational achievements in comparison to public outstanding schools, are much lower.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2018-01-19T08:09:13Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"Neil Howson","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109063032098658773427\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQaqiQXKydgX2EaK-gK-v0Zw5F3Mslkr_j2Fu3MBGWo8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"We considered GSAL for our child after feeling let down by our local schools so went to the open day and was very impressed by the pupils and the staff. Our child loved it and that was it. We have been so impressed by their approach to education - not just academically but socially and culturally.\n\nAcademically, children are challenged and extended to learn more deeply and think differently and teachers support and encourage this. Socially, there is a broad mix of backgrounds and as diverse as you could imagine.\nCulturally, pupils stand out for a number of reasons; they are polite, they are helpful and they want to learn.\n\nHaving been in some state schools, that makes the school pretty special, if not unique. Respect for teachers, and each other is part of the fabric, which again these days, can be rare. And unlike some independent schools, entry is based on academic ability, not income. This means standards are kept high, which extends to their bursary scheme which is aimed at giving bright children from ordinary backgrounds the chance to be part of the school.\nI was at the Parent's evening recently and was struck by the level of insight I received from the teachers; it wasn't casual but constructive, thoughtful and encouraging. It reinforced the pastoral support the school gives, which considerate, caring and freely given when your child needs it, and it's those values which make a difference.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"We considered GSAL for our child after feeling let down by our local schools so went to the open day and was very impressed by the pupils and the staff. Our child loved it and that was it. We have been so impressed by their approach to education - not just academically but socially and culturally.\n\nAcademically, children are challenged and extended to learn more deeply and think differently and teachers support and encourage this. Socially, there is a broad mix of backgrounds and as diverse as you could imagine.\nCulturally, pupils stand out for a number of reasons; they are polite, they are helpful and they want to learn.\n\nHaving been in some state schools, that makes the school pretty special, if not unique. Respect for teachers, and each other is part of the fabric, which again these days, can be rare. And unlike some independent schools, entry is based on academic ability, not income. This means standards are kept high, which extends to their bursary scheme which is aimed at giving bright children from ordinary backgrounds the chance to be part of the school.\nI was at the Parent's evening recently and was struck by the level of insight I received from the teachers; it wasn't casual but constructive, thoughtful and encouraging. It reinforced the pastoral support the school gives, which considerate, caring and freely given when your child needs it, and it's those values which make a difference.","languageCode":"en"}}]
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