Leeds Mathematics School, Leeds
Leeds Mathematics School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Leeds, part of The Gorse Academies Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leeds Mathematics School in detail
The trust
Leeds Mathematics School is one of 15 schools run by The Gorse Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Mixed (21%) and Asian (8%).
In 2026, 58 pupils (27.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 Leeds Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
50 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Headrow A, 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1535 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Leeds Mathematics School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Leeds Mathematics School excels at inspiring young people to pursue advanced mathematics and science with passionate, expert teaching. The school goes above and beyond in preparing students for university and careers, with almost all Year 13 students securing offers at top universities. It creates an inclusive environment where students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive exceptional opportunities to develop both academic knowledge and essential employability skills.
Key Strengths
- Excellent careers guidance with almost all Year 13 students securing offers at prestigious universities for competitive courses
- High-quality teaching that uses expert subject knowledge to inspire student curiosity and passion for mathematics and science
- Well-resourced learning environment with modern classrooms, laboratories, and study spaces in the city centre
- Effective assessment and quality assurance processes that closely monitor progress of different student groups
- Strong enrichment through research projects, work placements, and the 'Leeds mathematics certificate'
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with comprehensive systems in place, thorough record-keeping, designated staff with detailed knowledge of students' circumstances, and students reporting they feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rowing, karate, music
Leeds Mathematics School is a specialist sixth-form free school opened in September 2023, offering A levels in mathematics and further mathematics combined with chemistry, computer science, or physics. The school, part of GORSE Academies Trust and in partnership with the University of Leeds, has made significant progress in delivering high-quality mathematics and science education to students in Leeds and Yorkshire.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A-
Average grade
47.2
Points per entry
A-
Best 3 A-Levels
59%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
61
A-Level students
100%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Leeds Mathematics School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 204
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 60
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 204 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 60 serious and 141 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
31 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
87%
Available places
208 pupils
240 places
32 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
29.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
154
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,740
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Leeds Mathematics School
What is the catchment area for Leeds Mathematics School?
No fixed boundary. When Leeds Mathematics School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Leeds Mathematics School?
Classes at Leeds Mathematics School average 17.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Leeds Mathematics School?
Leeds Mathematics School has around 208 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Leeds Mathematics School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Leeds Mathematics School 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 Leeds Mathematics School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 204 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 60 serious and 141 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 31 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 Leeds Mathematics School?
Leeds Mathematics School is at 105 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)