LS-TEN, West Yorkshire
LS-TEN is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in West Yorkshire. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
LS-TEN in detail
LS-TEN in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At LS-TEN, we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, understood and ready to succeed. Many of the students who join us have experienced challenges in education and in life, and our role is to provide the right environment, support and opportunities to help them move forward with confidence."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for LS-TEN can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to LS-TEN are Southway Independent School (1.7 miles); Al Kauthar Girls Academy (2.6 miles); Core Training and Development limited (3.3 miles, Requires improvement); and Richmond House School (3.8 miles).
Southway Independent SchoolAl Kauthar Girls AcademyCore Training and Development limitedRichmond House School
Who goes there
In 2026, 18 pupils (30%) received SEN support and 42 (70%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brookfield Street (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood LS-TEN stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1351 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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
LS-TEN demonstrates strong commitment to pupil welfare with well-organized safeguarding systems and enhanced staffing for emotional and mental health support. The school premises are well-maintained and purposefully designed to support small group learning in suitable acoustic conditions. The leadership has carefully planned for growth while maintaining safety and providing appropriate support for all pupils' individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures with regular staff training and external professional support
- Well-maintained school premises with adequate space, lighting, and facilities including two new mobile classrooms
- Strong safer recruitment procedures with thorough checks on all staff and leaders
- Effective risk assessment processes that consider pupils' individual SEND needs
- Careful planning for expansion including appointment of additional pastoral and support staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive policies checked by the proprietor body, regular staff training, and close collaboration with external professionals to keep pupils safe.
LS-TEN is an independent school for pupils aged 11-17 with special educational needs and disabilities, currently with 17 pupils on roll. The school has applied to expand to a maximum of 42 full-time pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from LS-TEN
Head of School Blog - 18/9/26
20 Sep 2026
Head of School Blog - 11/9/26
13 Sep 2026
Head of School Blog - 4/9/26
5 Sep 2026
Head of School Blog - 23/7/26
28 Jul 2026
Head of School Blog - 17/7/26
17 Jul 2026
Head of School Blog - 10/7/26
10 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
143%
Over capacity
60 pupils
42 places
18 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Yorkshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Yorkshire
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
42
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
60
Total Pupils
50
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about LS-TEN
What are GCSE results like at LS-TEN?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for LS-TEN can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is LS-TEN's Ofsted rating?
LS-TEN's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does LS-TEN meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, LS-TEN met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to LS-TEN?
LS-TEN has around 60 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to LS-TEN?
LS-TEN 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 LS-TEN?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 35 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 LS-TEN?
LS-TEN is at Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate, 1-4 Kitson Road, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)