Schools across Leeds
Local authority · 312 schools across 16 towns
312
224 primary · 41 secondary
135,241
95% capacity used
96
24 outstanding · 72 good
143,037
7,796 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
74.2%
KS2 Maths
73.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
6,037 spare places
Secondary Schools
334 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
269
2024/25
Absence trend across Leeds schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
9%
Plans Issued
717
Assessment Requests
2,313
Tribunal Cases
3
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
258
Lodged
(2.5%)
131
Heard
29
Successful
(22%)
Primary (infant classes)
138
Lodged
(1.5%)
64
Heard
6
Successful
(9%)
Secondary
804
Lodged
(6.7%)
589
Heard
76
Successful
(13%)
Total
1,062
Lodged
(4.7%)
720
Heard
105
Successful
(15%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.