Allerton High School, 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Allerton High School excels at creating an inclusive community where students from different backgrounds work together with mutual respect and tolerance. The school has made significant improvements in achievement, particularly in mathematics, and provides outstanding support for all learners including those with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language. Teaching is good overall with many examples of inspirational lessons that motivate students to achieve their best.
Key Strengths
- Achievement is rising across all subject areas, with all student groups making good or outstanding progress
- Mathematics standards rose sharply in 2013 with outstanding teaching that stretched all abilities
- Students of different cultures and faiths mix extremely well with a real sense of community
- An outstanding curriculum meets the needs of all students very precisely
- Students behave well in lessons and feel safe from bullying
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement has not yet risen to outstanding level
- Some inconsistencies in teaching quality across the school
- Feedback on student work varies in quality and students do not always have time to act on teacher comments
- Some teachers do not promptly detect when students need additional support or are not ready for the next step
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - students say they feel safe and secure, bullying is rare, and there is always a caring adult available to turn to.
Extracurricular Activities
Aspire and Achieve, Breeze Sports Academy, College of Beauty, Educ8, Elect, Elland Sports Academy, Hunslet Club, Lifeforce, Leeds City College, Leeds Reach, Leeds United Foundation, Meanwood Valley Farm
Allerton High School is a good school where achievement is rising, with all groups of students making good and sometimes outstanding progress across a range of subjects. The quality of teaching is good and improving, with students behaving well and feeling safe and secure.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
135 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.7
Avg class size
75
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
1,764 pupils
1,579 capacity
185 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)
Inspection History(10)
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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
7.4334%
Overall absence
18.82267%
Persistent absence
1,376
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
Allerton High School
Allerton CofE Primary School
Alwoodley Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Brodetsky Primary School
Primley Wood Primary School
Moortown Primary School
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Adel Primary School
Leeds Menorah School
Highfield Primary School
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