Allerton Grange School, Leeds
Allerton Grange School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Leeds. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 12th-highest of the 37 schools in Leeds with published results, and 825th of 3,298 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Allerton Grange School in detail
Allerton Grange School in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Allerton Grange School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.7 in Leeds and 47 across England.
56% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 48% in Leeds and 47% in England.
That is up from 48.2 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.02: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 39.8, against 55.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 15.9 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 26 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Getting a place at Allerton Grange School
For September 2026 entry, 249 families put Allerton Grange School as their first choice and 1005 named it as one of their preferences, for 285 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Allerton Grange School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Allerton Grange School are Roundhay School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 56.4); Carr Manor Community School (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.1); Leeds Jewish Free School (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.6); and Allerton High School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 60.2).
Allerton Grange School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Roundhay SchoolCarr Manor Community SchoolLeeds Jewish Free SchoolAllerton High School
What parents say
186 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Allerton Grange School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 72% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (72%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 267 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 34% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 140 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 17% into work. 12% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
In 2026, 242 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 48 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Allerton Grange School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burley Park Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Allerton Grange Ave, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Allerton Grange School issued 145 suspensions, 8.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Allerton Grange School are Moor Allerton Hall Primary School (0.1 miles); Talbot Primary School (0.3 miles); Moortown Primary School (0.4 miles); and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Moor Allerton Hall Primary SchoolTalbot Primary SchoolMoortown Primary SchoolImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Allerton Grange provides an excellent learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected and challenged. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and help pupils achieve well in their exams, with outcomes now in line with national averages. The school goes beyond academics by offering enrichment activities like contemporary dance and philosophy, while developing pupils' character through leadership roles and community service.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning with low suspension rates
- Strong teaching with excellent subject knowledge and consistent curriculum delivery
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND who are fully included in school life
- Well-developed reading programme helping pupils develop a love of reading
- Effective personal development curriculum covering health, relationships and careers guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum leaders need to make better use of quality assurance information to drive improvements
- Pupils lack secure understanding of some fundamental British values such as democracy and liberty
- Need to provide more opportunities for pupils to develop thorough understanding of British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Contemporary dance, camping, philosophy, clay exploration, drop everything and read sessions, pupil leadership initiatives, fundraising events, culture celebrations led by sixth-form students
Allerton Grange School is a welcoming and diverse secondary school in Leeds that has maintained good standards since its last inspection. The school has strong community values, excellent pupil behaviour, and ambitious expectations for all students.
About
Allerton Grange School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Moortown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The school has around 1,500 pupils.
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At a Glance
22.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
186 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around -0.02 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 43.9 to 51.2 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 43% to 56% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 51.2 | 55.5% |
| Disadvantaged(84) | - | 39.8 | 27.4% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(215) | - | 55.7 | 66.5% |
| Boys(141) | - | 50.7 | 55.3% |
| Girls(158) | - | 51.7 | 55.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(44) | - | 50.1 | 43.2% |
| Non mobile(291) | - | 51.6 | 55.7% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 6 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 267 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
145
Suspensions
8.32%
Suspension rate
76 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,742 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Allerton Grange School
Term dates
Allerton Grange School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Allerton Grange School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Allerton Grange School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,745 pupils
1,916 places
171 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
242
SEN Support
48
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Allerton Grange School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,782
Total Pupils
922
Boys
860
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
115
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,627
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,742
Per pupil
£12176k
Total funding
£366k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence
1,520
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Allerton Grange School
What are GCSE results like at Allerton Grange School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Allerton Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 56% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Allerton Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Allerton Grange School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Allerton Grange School?
No fixed boundary. When Allerton Grange School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Allerton Grange School?
Allerton Grange School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 1916 places.
How big are the classes at Allerton Grange School?
Classes at Allerton Grange School average 23.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Allerton Grange School?
Allerton Grange School has around 1782 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Allerton Grange School have specialist SEN provision?
Allerton Grange School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment.
What is attendance like at Allerton Grange School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Allerton Grange School in 2024/25. 18.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Allerton Grange School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Allerton Grange School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
What are Allerton Grange School's term dates?
Allerton Grange School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Allerton Grange School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Allerton Grange School?
Allerton Grange School is at Talbot Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6SF.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)