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 18 best-rated Leeds secondary schools who had over 20 per cent of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4 in 2025.
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13. Prince Henry’s Grammar School
Prince Henry’s Grammar School, located on Farnley Lane, Otley, saw 22.6% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | Submit
14. Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk Academy, located on Rein Road, Tingley, saw 21.4% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | Submit
15. Abbey Grange CofE Academy
Abbey Grange CofE Academy, located on Butcher Hill, Leeds, saw 21.3% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | Steve Riding
16. Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw High School, located on Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, saw 20.6% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | YEP
17. The Ruth Gorse Academy
The Ruth Gorse Academy, located on Black Bull Street, Leeds Dock, saw 20.4% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | Bruce Rollinson
18. Allerton High School
Allerton High School, located on King Lane, Alwoodley, saw 20.3% of pupils entering for biology, chemistry and physics at end of key stage 4. | YEP