Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards. Dozens of primary schools across the city have been inspected since the turn of the year and more and more secondary schools continue to join the list.
Blenheim primary was praised for its continued “strive for excellence” after a first ever Outstanding grade, Christ Church Upper Armley primary was praised for a “an ethos of inclusion” after completing an impressive ratings turnaround and Whitkirk primary were praised for the Outstanding behaviour of its pupils.
Meanwhile Boston Spa Academy was hailed for “nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and thirst for knowledge” during Outstanding rated inspection, while University Technical College (UTC) Leeds was praised for bringing their “curriculum to life.”
Here are the 27 Leeds primary and secondary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted so far in 2023. Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
13. Calverley Parkside Primary School - Good
Calverley Parkside Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ learning. They have designed curriculums that are ambitious." Photo: Google
14. Calverley Church of England Voluntary-Aided Primary School - Good
Calverley Church of England Voluntary-Aided Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "The school’s motto of ‘love, learn, care’ sums up daily life at Calverley Church of England Voluntary-Aided Primary School. Christian values are at the heart of school life. This is a welcoming and happy place to learn." Photo: Google
15. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - Good
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "The three key virtues of faithfulness, courage and respect underpin everything that happens in this school. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Leaders have developed an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils." Photo: Google
16. East Garforth Primary Academy - Good
East Garforth Primary Academy - Good. Inspectors said: "Leaders at East Garforth Primary Academy have high expectations for every pupil, both in terms of their academic success and their personal development. For the most part, these expectations are realised." Photo: Google
17. Kippax Greenfield Primary School - Good
Kippax Greenfield Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: “Leaders have high expectations for pupils. These are reflected in the school’s ethos statement ‘Growing Greatness at Greenfield’. Pupils strive to show ‘greatness’ by working hard, taking on leadership roles and supporting others." Photo: Brigshaw Learning Partnership
18. Tranmere Park Primary School - Good
Tranmere Park Primary School - Good. Inspectors said: "Tranmere Park Primary is a warm and inclusive school. Every pupil is cared for and supported to achieve their best. Staff support every child as an individual." Photo: Google