Leeds has a host of brilliant schools, with Ofsted inspectors rating 15 as Outstanding since the start of 2023 but which schools rank the best for curriculum and leadership?
Since the single headline grades for schools was scrapped, parents will now see schools graded across a number of sub-categories, including Quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
Here are the 20 Leeds secondary schools, within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, with an Outstanding for either quality of education or for leadership and management.
Take a look below and see whether your child’s school is on the list...
7. Roundhay School
Roundhay School, located on Gledhow Lane, Roundhay, was rated outstanding for both quality of education and leadership and management. | Tony Johnson
8. Carr Manor Community School
Carr Manor Community School, located on Carr Manor Road, Leeds, was rated good for quality of education and outstanding for leadership and management. | Google
9. Cockburn School
Cockburn School, located on Gipsy Lane, Beeston, was rated outstanding for both quality of education and leadership and management. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Elliott Hudson College
Elliott Hudson College, located on The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane, was rated outstanding for both quality of education and leadership and management. | Tony Johnson
11. The Farnley Academy
The Farnley Academy, located on Chapel Lane, Farnley, was rated outstanding for both quality of education and leadership and management. | Submit
12. Allerton High School
Allerton High School, located on King Lane, Alwoodley, was rated outstanding for both quality of education and leadership and management. | NW