Green Meadows Academy, Leeds
Green Meadows Academy is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leeds, part of Wellspring Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Green Meadows Academy in detail
Green Meadows Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Green Meadows Academy, we are a dedicated team of highly skilled teachers and learning support staff. Pupils, all of whom should have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are supported by an experienced pastoral team comprising of Communication & Interaction Leaders, Pastoral & Family Support Officers, and Behaviour Support Workers."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 9 December 2026, an open day on Thursday 17 December 2026 and an open day on Friday 18 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Green Meadows Academy are Lighthouse School Leeds (4.8 miles, Good); Hazelbeck Special School (4.9 miles, Outstanding); Helm Academy Pudsey (5.2 miles); and West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (5.2 miles, Good).
Lighthouse School LeedsHazelbeck Special SchoolHelm Academy PudseyWest Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
The trust
Green Meadows Academy is one of 33 schools run by Wellspring Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 96% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 22% to a further education college.
Who goes there
54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Green Meadows Academy has an education, health and care plan (225 of 225 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Guiseley Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Guiseley AFC (at), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Green Meadows Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 92 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Green Meadows Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school is friendly and nurturing. Staff know pupils well. Pupils feel safe here. They develop effective ways to communicate their needs and feelings. There are positive and respectful relationships. Pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are understood and met well by skilled staff.
Most pupils attend well. They enjoy school. Staff help pupils to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour. Most pupils behave well. They learn the importance of being, 'ready, respectful and safe'. Staff promptly deal with inappropriate behaviour or bullying. Pupils learn to understand how their behaviour affects others. Routines around the school are well established. Pupils develop their social skills and engage increasingly well in learning.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has undergone significant changes since it opened. The environment has been refurbished and is welcoming. Leadership has been restructured. Leaders have established an ambitious vision for pupils to be empowered, nurtured and supported to thrive.
The curriculum is well sequenced across the school's three learning pathways. The important knowledge and skills are identified clearly. Teachers break learning down into small steps. Most pupils experience learning that is tailored to their individual requirements. Staff provide skilled support to help pupils to engage in lessons. Curriculum themes help pupils to make connections and revisit learning across different subjects. For example, key stage 3 pupils use the knowledge they gain from reading the book, 'Home' by Benjamin Zephaniah to explore Jamaican culture. The curriculum for students in the sixth form is not implemented as well as it is across other classes across the school. Leaders recognise that this means that some students do not achieve as well as they could. Their plans to improve the implementation of the curriculum in the sixth form are in the early stages of development.
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Sixth form (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
54.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 6% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Green Meadows Academy
Before and after school care
Green Meadows Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Leeds
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Green Meadows Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Green Meadows Academy 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
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
3 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
109%
Over capacity
225 pupils
206 places
19 pupils over capacity
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
225
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
225
Total Pupils
164
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,549
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.6%
Overall absence
24.6%
Persistent absence
199
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
Questions parents ask about Green Meadows Academy
What are GCSE results like at Green Meadows Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Green Meadows Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.2. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Green Meadows Academy's Ofsted rating?
Green Meadows Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Green Meadows Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Green Meadows Academy is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Green Meadows Academy?
Green Meadows Academy has around 225 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Green Meadows Academy?
11.6% of sessions were missed at Green Meadows Academy in 2024/25. 24.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Green Meadows Academy?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Green Meadows Academy 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.
Does Green Meadows Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Green Meadows Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Green Meadows Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 3 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 Green Meadows Academy?
Green Meadows Academy is at Back Lane, Leeds, LS20 8LS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)