With Ofsted no longer publishing single-word ratings, The Telegraph has created a new secondary school league table for 2025.
This ranking system uses a unique 40-point scoring system built on 10 key indicators, including exam results, class sizes, and pupil progress. It allows parents to see how schools in Leeds compare against national standards, and to make confident, informed choices.
Using Leeds station as a central postcode for the city, the schools listed achieved a rating of ‘Very Good’ in the 2023/24 academic year.
Take a look at 14 of the best-rated secondary schools in our gallery below...
7. The Morley Academy
The Morley Academy, located on Fountain Street, Morley, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 39.2 per cent. | NW
8. Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk Academy, located on Rein Road, Tingley, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 33.6 per cent. | James Hardisty
9. Horsforth School
Horsforth School, located on Lee Lane East, Horsforth, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 32 per cent. | Google/Horsforth School
10. Garforth Academy
Garforth Academy, located on Lidgett Lane, Garforth, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 37.2 per cent. | Simon Hulme
11. Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown, located on Leopold Street, Chapeltown, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 34.5 per cent. | James Hardisty
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12. St Mary's Menston RC Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Menston RC Voluntary Academy, located on Bradford Road, Menston, scored an overall rating of 'Very Good' and a GCSE 5+ rate of 40.2 per cent. | Tony Johnson