These were the best schools in Leeds for GCSE results in 2025.
As year 11 pupils begin to relax after the 2026 GCSE exam season ended last week, we have taken a look at the Department for Education’s Attainment 8 scores 2024/25 performance data for state-funded secondary schools across Leeds.
Scores are based on how well pupils have performed in up to eight qualifications, which include English, maths, three English Baccalaureate subjects including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and three other additional approved GCSEs.
We have created a league table ranking the 18 highest-performing secondary schools in Leeds based on their final Attainment 8 scores for the 2024/25 academic year.
Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
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7. St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy
St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy, located on Bradford Road, Menston, scored an attainment 8 average of 55. | Tony Johnson
8. The Morley Academy
The Morley Academy, located on Fountain Street, Morley, scored an attainment 8 average of 54.6. | YEP
9. Prince Henry’s Grammar School
Prince Henry’s Grammar School, located on Farnley Lane, Otley, scored an attainment 8 average of 54.6. | Submit
10. Allerton High School
Allerton High School, located on King Lane, Alwoodley, scored an attainment 8 average of 54.3. | YEP
11. Garforth Academy
Garforth Academy, located on Lidgett Lane, Garforth, scored an attainment 8 average of 53.1. | Simon Hulme
12. Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk Academy, located on Rein Road, Tingley, scored an attainment 8 average of 52.8. | Submit