Co-op Academy Priesthorpe vs Helm Academy Pudsey
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Helm Academy Pudsey
Leeds
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Leeds
Leeds
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1013
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Capacity
1140
40
Occupancy
89%
0%
FSM %
37.2%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
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Quality of Education
Good
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Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
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Personal Development
Outstanding
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Leadership & Management
Good
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Last Inspected
Feb 2024
Aug 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
43.4
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
41.9%
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KS2 Reading
-
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KS2 Maths
-
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KS2 Writing
-
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A-Level Performance (2023/24)
Average Grade
C
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Points Per Entry
28.8
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Best 3 A-Levels
C
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AAB+ %
17%
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Value Added
Average
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A-Level Students
29
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Retention
84%
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University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
2%
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Degree course
71%
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Any L4+ destination
75%
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Apprenticeships
2%
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Cohort size
59
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A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
10
0
Top subjects
English Literature (20)
Psychology (16)
Sociology (14)
Chemistry (12)
Biology (12)
Religious Studies (5)
Mathematics (4)
Business Studies:Single (1)