Leeds City Academy

URN: 139646 • Leeds LS6 2LG

Overview

Name
Leeds City Academy
URN
139646
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Chattoe (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01132844260
Website
Visit
Address
Bedford Field, Leeds LS6 2LG

Summary

Leeds City Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Leeds, serving approximately 1,034 students with a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to fostering a culture of partnership among students, parents, and the wider community, which is central to its ethos. This approach aims to help students achieve their ambitions and develop into responsible, mature individuals.

The academy places a strong emphasis on personal development and academic excellence, with high expectations for student engagement and behaviour. Leeds City Academy has established six core values that guide its community, promoting a positive attitude towards learning and encouraging students to support one another. The school also offers a rewards system to recognise students who exemplify these values.

In addition to its educational focus, Leeds City Academy is undergoing significant improvements to its facilities, including upgrades to dining and restroom areas, as well as classroom enhancements. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement, as highlighted by its recent Ofsted inspection, which acknowledged the vibrant culture and progress made within the academy.

Key details

LA
Leeds
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1034
Boys
541
Girls
493
FSM %
55.40
Open date
2014-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1034 541 493 1050 55.40
2024-09-11 984 506 478 1050 50.20
2023-09-11 877 438 439 870 48.00
2022-09-11 877 438 439 870 48.00
2021-09-11 797 385 412 850 43.90
2020-09-11 696 348 348 850 33.00

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