Bishop Young Church of England Academy

URN: 144809 • Leeds LS14 6NU

Overview

Name
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
URN
144809
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Cooper (since 2021)
Previous head
Paul Copper
Telephone
01133200582
Website
Visit
Address
Bishops Way, Leeds LS14 6NU

Summary

Bishop Young Church of England Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Seacroft, Leeds, with a current enrolment of 780 students and a capacity of 900. The academy is committed to providing a high-quality education within a supportive and nurturing environment, where every student is valued and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally. The school celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity, aligning its values with its Christian ethos.

The curriculum at Bishop Young Academy is designed to inspire students and foster a love of learning. The academy places a strong emphasis on quality teaching and aims for all students to achieve excellent academic results. In recognition of its commitment to student well-being, the academy has received accolades such as the Gold Standard from The Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools and an "Excellent" rating in its recent SIAMS inspection.

Bishop Young Academy also prioritises pastoral care and offers additional opportunities for personal development. The school community is described as calm and nurturing, ensuring that students feel safe and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Leeds
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
780
Boys
398
Girls
382
FSM %
53.80
Open date
2017-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 780 398 382 900 53.80
2024-09-11 772 395 377 900 55.60
2023-09-11 683 333 350 900 50.20
2022-09-11 683 333 350 900 50.20
2021-09-11 711 340 371 900 46.60
2020-09-11 701 340 361 900 40.90

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