With the start of the 2026 GCSE season just over five weeks away, students across Leeds will be studying hard ahead of sitting their big exams.
Most students take between eight and 10 GCSE subjects, including the compulsory core subjects of maths, English and science, and each year, following the end of the GCSE season, the Department of Education produces a league table showing the performance of every secondary school across the country.
Using this data, the Yorkshire Evening Post has compiled a list of the 10 best-rated Leeds secondary schools who saw over 60 per cent of their pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs in 2025.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s school made the list...
1. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, located on Tongue Lane, Meanwood, saw 73.1% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | YEP
2. Boston Spa Academy
Boston Spa Academy, located on Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, saw 70.7% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | Tony Johnson
3. Allerton High School
Allerton High School, located on King Lane, Alwoodley, saw 68.7% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | YEP
4. Roundhay School
Roundhay School, located on Old Park Road, Roundhay, saw 66.8% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | Tony Johnson
5. Garforth Academy
Garforth Academy, located on Lidgett Lane, Garforth, saw 65.4% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | Simon Hulme
6. Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk Academy, located on Rein Road, Tingley, saw 62.5% of pupils achieve a grade 5 or above in their English and maths GCSEs. | Submit