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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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