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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Academy Development & Improvement Plan (download)
- Catch Up Funding (download)
- COVID Outbreak Management Plan (download)
- LCA Prospectus (download)
- Academy Self Evaluation Framework (download)
- Teaching and Learning Strategy 2023-25 (download)
- Post-16 Booklet (download)
- Ofsted Report (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Garforth Academy (79.9)
- Allerton High School (77.5)
- The Morley Academy (75.9)
- Horsforth School (69.8)
- Oulton Academy (69.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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