Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards and they continue to visit schools across the city to see if they are making the grade.
There are currently 16 primary or secondary schools in Leeds rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate by the education watchdog, according to its website.
In many cases, the inspection reports are not without compliments, such as Temple Learning Academy being described as a “positive and supportive” place to learn.
Meanwhile, both of Leeds remaining Inadequate schools - have received monitoring visits and have been told they are moving in the right direction, even if work still needs to be done.
Here are the 16 Leeds schools currently rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate. All ratings are correct at the time of publication.
13. Park View Primary Academy - Requires Improvement
Park View Primary Academy was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in October 2022. During a Monitoring visit in December 2023, Ofsted said: "Leaders have made progress to improve the school, but more work is necessary for the school to become good." | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Shadwell Primary School - Requires Improvement
Shadwell Primary School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in December 2022. Ofsted said: "Both pupils and their parents say that they feel safe at this school. Unfortunately, the positive experiences of pupils are not reflected in the experiences of staff. Too many staff feel that leaders are not sufficiently mindful of their workload." | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. Bishop Young CoE Academy - Requires Improvement
Bishop Young CoE Academy was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in September 2021. Ofsted said: "The executive headteacher, and the head of school, have introduced a range of changes to address the challenges they faced when appointed. However, the ambition that teachers have of pupils needs raising." | Google Photo: Google
16. Kippax Ash Tree Primary School - Requires Improvement
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School was rated as Requires Improvement during an inspection in September 2021. Ofsted said: "This is a happy school. Pupils are well looked after and say that they feel safe. However, most subjects in the wider curriculum, including history, are not planned effectively." NOTE: The school was awarded a new 'good' rating on April 25, after the time of publication. | Google Photo: Google