Elliott Hudson College, Leeds
Elliott Hudson College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Leeds, part of The Gorse Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elliott Hudson College in detail
The trust
Elliott Hudson College is one of 15 schools run by The Gorse Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 565 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 21% into work. 15% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (33%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 491 pupils (33.2%) received SEN support and 8 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cottingley Rail Station, about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thirlmere Gardens (opposite), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Elliott Hudson College recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2018 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
About
Elliott Hudson College is a sixth form located in the Beeston area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The college offers A-Level and vocational courses for up to 1400 students from the Leeds City Region.
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At a Glance
25.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C+
Average grade
32.4
Points per entry
C+
Best 3 A-Levels
9%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
575
A-Level students
95%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 12 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 565 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
15%
Top-third university
69%
Degree course
74%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 469 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Elliott Hudson College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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
99%
Near capacity
1,480 pupils
1,500 places
20 spare places
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.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
491
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
33.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,480
Total Pupils
680
Boys
800
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
67
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,938
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Elliott Hudson College
What is Elliott Hudson College's Ofsted rating?
Elliott Hudson College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Elliott Hudson College?
No fixed boundary. When Elliott Hudson College is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Elliott Hudson College?
Classes at Elliott Hudson College average 23.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Elliott Hudson College?
Elliott Hudson College has around 1480 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Elliott Hudson College?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Elliott Hudson College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Elliott Hudson College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Elliott Hudson College?
Elliott Hudson College is at The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 0LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)