Armley Grange School
URN: 149399 • Leeds LS12 3QH
Overview
- Name
- Armley Grange School
- URN
- 149399
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Shutt (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01138267709
- Website
- Visit Armley Grange School website
- Address
-
Armley Grange Drive, Leeds LS12 3QH
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Summary
Armley Grange School is an independent special school located in Armley, Leeds, catering to autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 with a range of additional needs. The school operates within a refurbished historic building, providing a calm and nurturing environment designed to meet the specific requirements of its pupils. With a maximum capacity of 40 students, the school maintains small class sizes of 4 to 6, allowing for tailored educational experiences.
The curriculum at Armley Grange combines core National Curriculum subjects with a bespoke autism-specific framework, focusing on developing essential life skills such as communication, social abilities, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. The school employs best practice strategies and interventions to ensure that each student can achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
In addition to educational support, Armley Grange has a dedicated clinical team that offers care and therapy, fostering a safe and supportive community for all students. The school emphasizes the importance of celebrating individual progress and aims to prepare pupils for greater independence as they transition out of education.
The curriculum at Armley Grange combines core National Curriculum subjects with a bespoke autism-specific framework, focusing on developing essential life skills such as communication, social abilities, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. The school employs best practice strategies and interventions to ensure that each student can achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
In addition to educational support, Armley Grange has a dedicated clinical team that offers care and therapy, fostering a safe and supportive community for all students. The school emphasizes the importance of celebrating individual progress and aims to prepare pupils for greater independence as they transition out of education.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- About Us (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Northern School of Contemporary Dance (70.2)
- Leeds Christian School of Excellence (61.2)
- West Oaks School (60.9)
- Leeds Arts University (60.2)
- Leeds Beckett University (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 7
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-11-29
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 32 | 7 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 |
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