Horsforth School
URN: 137775 • Leeds LS18 5RF
Overview
- Name
- Horsforth School
- URN
- 137775
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HORSFORTH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Bell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01132265454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lee Lane East, Leeds LS18 5RF
Summary
Horsforth School is a mixed secondary academy located in Leeds, with a current enrolment of 1,773 students and a capacity of 1,865. The school is committed to providing "Opportunity and achievement for all," focusing not only on academic excellence but also on preparing students for future education, employment, and training. In recent years, Horsforth School has achieved notable academic success, including the highest state school A Level results in Leeds for three consecutive years (2022-2024) and a strong GCSE Progress 8 score of 0.4 in 2024.
The curriculum at Horsforth School is designed to engage students and foster a love for learning, ensuring they achieve personal success. The school emphasizes the importance of student well-being and support, with a dedicated staff team available to assist students in their academic and personal development.
Horsforth School also hosts an open evening for prospective Year 7 students on 2nd October 2025, providing an opportunity for families to explore the school environment, meet staff, and learn more about the admissions process. The school encourages community involvement and values parental engagement in the educational journey.
The curriculum at Horsforth School is designed to engage students and foster a love for learning, ensuring they achieve personal success. The school emphasizes the importance of student well-being and support, with a dedicated staff team available to assist students in their academic and personal development.
Horsforth School also hosts an open evening for prospective Year 7 students on 2nd October 2025, providing an opportunity for families to explore the school environment, meet staff, and learn more about the admissions process. The school encourages community involvement and values parental engagement in the educational journey.
Useful links
- Cherry Tree Creative (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Site Map (other)
- Welcome to Horsforth School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Garforth Academy (79.9)
- Allerton High School (77.5)
- The Morley Academy (75.9)
- Oulton Academy (69.4)
- Guiseley School (68.6)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HORSFORTH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1865
- Pupils
- 1773
- Boys
- 931
- Girls
- 842
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1773 | 931 | 842 | 1865 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1654 | 881 | 773 | 1865 | 13.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1495 | 773 | 722 | 1865 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1495 | 773 | 722 | 1287 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1431 | 753 | 678 | 1287 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1399 | 727 | 672 | 1287 | 8.70 |
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