Helm Academy Pudsey, Leeds
Helm Academy Pudsey is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Helm Academy Pudsey in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Helm Academy Pudsey are West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (0.4 miles, Good); Armley Grange School (2.4 miles); Co-op Academy Delius (2.4 miles, Good); and School of Rock & Media Ltd (3.2 miles).
West Specialist Inclusive Learning CentreArmley Grange SchoolCo-op Academy DeliusSchool of Rock & Media Ltd
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Pusdey Rail Station, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanningley Bottom, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Helm Academy Pudsey stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's August 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is purpose-built to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, with experienced leaders who have invested in quality resources and thoughtful design throughout. Reading is woven into all subjects, and the school offers a broad curriculum from functional skills to GCSEs, with dedicated careers guidance. Staff are trained subject specialists with access to professional development, and the calm environment with quiet spaces helps pupils manage their emotions and learning.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with reading at its core, flexible to meet individual pupil needs
- Strong focus on safeguarding with clear policies and systems in place
- Experienced leadership team with clear vision and commitment to high expectations
- Calm, supportive school environment with dedicated quiet spaces to help pupils regulate emotions
- Comprehensive health and safety arrangements including recent site updates and regular risk assessments
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has ensured its policy reflects up-to-date statutory guidance and has established appropriate systems and procedures to create a safe learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience, educational visits, celebration of diverse cultural events
Helm Academy Pudsey is a proposed independent school specializing in education for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The pre-registration inspection found 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
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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
Helm Academy Pudsey 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 Helm Academy Pudsey
Does Helm Academy Pudsey have specialist SEN provision?
Helm Academy Pudsey is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Helm Academy Pudsey?
Helm Academy Pudsey 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 Helm Academy Pudsey?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Helm Academy Pudsey?
Helm Academy Pudsey is at Sunfield Place, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 6DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)