University of Leeds, Leeds

Higher education institutions

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Sir Alan Langlands

LA:Leeds

Phone:01132431751

Website:leeds.ac.uk

Address:The University, Leeds, LS2 9JT

Area:Schools in LS2

Admissions:Not applicable

Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Exceptional

Strong

Expected

Needs Attention

Urgent

Achievement

Strong Standard

Personal Development

Expected Standard

Leadership

Expected Standard

Inspected 23 June 2026View full report

URN:133839

UKPRN:10007795

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Leeds Central and Headingley

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

University of Leeds excels at preparing apprentices for successful careers, with very high qualification achievement rates and most progressing to promoted positions. The university combines expert academic teaching with real workplace experience, using industry professionals and cutting-edge research to keep learning current and relevant. Apprentices benefit from inclusive support and high-quality facilities, helping them develop both professional competence and the confidence to succeed.

Key Strengths

Very high achievement rates with many apprentices gaining distinction grades and progressing to promoted positions
Expert curriculum design blending workplace skills with academic knowledge, supported by industry speakers and cutting-edge research
Inclusive teaching practices and reasonable adjustments that help apprentices with diverse needs succeed
High-quality learning environments including industry-standard laboratories and simulated hospital wards
Strong support networks helping apprentices facing challenging circumstances remain on their programmes

Areas for Improvement

Some apprentices do not receive needed support promptly enough, increasing their stress
Attendance remains too low on several apprenticeships despite university efforts
A few apprentices struggle to manage the demands of highly ambitious curriculums within allocated timescales
Too many apprentices lack deep understanding of risks related to radicalisation and extremism on non-clinical programmes

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making learners safer and helping them feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

University societies, computing society led by digital technology solutions apprentices

University of Leeds provides strong apprenticeship programmes where a very high proportion of apprentices achieve their qualifications, many with distinction grades, and progress to positive destinations including promoted positions. The university offers supportive, inclusive learning environments with expert teaching and industry connections, though some apprentices experience delays in receiving needed support and low attendance on certain programmes.