Leeds West Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 56%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.30
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.48, -0.12]
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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 | 282 | 41.7 | — | 56.4% | 13.8% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 247 | 38.6 | -0.30 | 44.9% | 8.9% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 257 | 39.0 | -0.25 | 50.0% | 10.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 241 | 42.6 | -0.21 | 59.0% | 15.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Leeds for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135935 |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Dan Whieldon |
| Trust | WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | LS13 1DQ |
| Latest pupils | 282 |
| FSM eligible | 40.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ
www.leedswestacademy.org.ukView local authority page1132295454| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10027710 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 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 | — |