Lawnswood School
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Attainment 8 of 42.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.26
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.43, -0.08]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 261 | 42.3 | — | 51.7% | 18.0% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 262 | 43.5 | -0.26 | 55.0% | 14.9% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 255 | 42.7 | -0.26 | 52.0% | 18.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 256 | 42.7 | -0.18 | 52.0% | 21.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Leeds for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 108055 |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Community school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Joanna Bell |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | LS16 5AG |
| Latest pupils | 261 |
| FSM eligible | 42.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5AG
http://www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk/View local authority page1132844020| DfE number | 4006 |
| UKPRN | 10003793 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |