Aspire and Achieve, Leeds
Aspire and Achieve is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aspire and Achieve in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Aspire and Achieve are John Jamieson School (1.8 miles, Good); The Pivot Academy LS East (2.5 miles); West Oaks School (4 miles, Outstanding); and Penny Field School (4.1 miles, Good).
John Jamieson SchoolThe Pivot Academy LS EastWest Oaks SchoolPenny Field School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cross Gates Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oakdale Meadow, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 133 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is specifically designed to support pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, with experienced staff and tailored teaching. It offers a broad curriculum including practical vocational subjects alongside academic learning, with careful assessment to help each pupil make good progress from their individual starting point. The school has strong safeguarding systems and positive behaviour policies that emphasize building good relationships with pupils.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum adapted to pupils' individual needs with vocational and academic subjects
- Experienced leadership with proven track record running alternative provision and strong understanding of safeguarding
- Comprehensive systems for assessing pupils' progress and closing knowledge gaps
- Strong behaviour policies and staff training focused on positive, relational approaches
- Thorough health and safety planning including detailed risk assessments and fire safety compliance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear systems and policies in place, regular staff training by external specialists, and leaders demonstrating secure knowledge of contextual safeguarding risks relevant to the pupil population.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips and visits, visiting speakers
Aspire and Achieve is a proposed independent school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism spectrum diagnosis, and some with moderate learning difficulties. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
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 Aspire and Achieve
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
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
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.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Aspire and Achieve is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Aspire and Achieve
Does Aspire and Achieve have specialist SEN provision?
Aspire and Achieve is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Aspire and Achieve?
Aspire and Achieve 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 Aspire and Achieve?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 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 Aspire and Achieve?
Aspire and Achieve is at Fieldhead Carr Community Centre, Naburn Approach, Leeds, LS14 2EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)