Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Abbey Grange excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, from those who are disadvantaged to those with special needs. The school creates a welcoming family atmosphere where pupils feel known and encouraged, and consistently achieves results well above national standards. Strong leadership and a thoughtfully designed curriculum ensure pupils leave well prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national figures, with particularly strong progress for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Attendance is consistently well above national averages with low persistent absence
- Behaviour is calm and respectful with very low suspensions
- Well-sequenced curriculum with strong focus on reading, vocabulary and oracy
- Highly effective leadership with clear vision and rigorous governance
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in some sixth-form subjects needs to improve to match key stage 4 standards
- Post-16 provision requires continued development in teaching, assessment and learning culture
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive safeguarding culture where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Culture Day celebrations, leadership roles, community service, enrichment activities, clubs, employer encounters, work experience, university talks, charity work, debating
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is a strong secondary school where pupils achieve highly and benefit from a well-planned, ambitious curriculum. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, are supported to succeed.
At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
58
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
137%
Over capacity
1,576 pupils
1,152 capacity
424 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
9,889
Applications
9,401
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.08579%
Overall absence
11.10197%
Persistent absence
1,216
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Richmond House School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Weetwood Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
The Froebelian School
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