Armley Grange School, Leeds
Armley Grange School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Leeds.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Armley Grange School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Armley Grange School are West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (2.1 miles, Good); Lighthouse Futures Trust (2.1 miles, Good); Ormston School (2.1 miles, Good, selective); and Swarthmore Education Centre (2.2 miles).
West Specialist Inclusive Learning CentreLighthouse Futures TrustOrmston SchoolSwarthmore Education Centre
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Armley Grange School has an education, health and care plan (39 of 39 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bramley (West Yorks) Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's Hospital (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 511 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has successfully turned around significant weaknesses through new leadership prioritising curriculum development and safeguarding. Teachers now provide well-resourced, engaging learning activities that help pupils develop subject skills and manage behaviour effectively. Staff work closely with families and agencies to ensure every pupil's individual targets are at the centre of their education.
Key Strengths
- New leadership team has urgently addressed curriculum weaknesses with ambitious schemes of work that motivate and engage pupils
- Teachers now have improved subject knowledge and pedagogy, leading to better learning outcomes with focus and pride evident in pupils' work
- Robust systems for recording behaviour incidents and safeguarding concerns ensure staff are well-trained and leaders act swiftly
- Pupils' individual targets are clearly integrated into teaching, with regular assessment and clear next steps identified
- Strong safeguarding practices tailored to pupils' needs, including visual supports for those with communication difficulties
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has thorough, tailored staff training, robust online recording systems with prompt leader action, and close partnership working with local authorities and agencies to ensure pupils and families get needed support.
Armley Grange School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-19 with Education, Health and Care plans. The school has made significant progress since being judged as requiring improvement in November 2023, now meeting all independent school standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Armley Grange School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 3 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
39 pupils
40 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Armley Grange School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
39
Total Pupils
31
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Armley Grange School
How many pupils go to Armley Grange School?
Armley Grange School has around 39 pupils on roll.
Does Armley Grange School have specialist SEN provision?
Armley Grange School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Armley Grange School?
Armley Grange School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Armley Grange School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 3 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 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 Armley Grange School?
Armley Grange School is at Armley Grange Drive, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)