West Oaks School, Leeds
West Oaks School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leeds. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. That was 13 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Oaks School in detail
West Oaks School in its own words
In its own words: "It is a genuine privilege to lead West Oaks School, a setting with a long standing reputation for excellence in Special Educational Needs provision. At the heart of everything we do is a clear and unwavering philosophy: the needs, aspirations and wellbeing of our children and young people come first."
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 18 January 2027 and an open evening on Monday 21 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to West Oaks School are Swarthmore Education Centre (0.9 miles); Ormston School (1.4 miles, Good, selective); Lighthouse Futures Trust (1.4 miles, Good); and Penny Field School (2 miles, Good).
Swarthmore Education CentreOrmston SchoolLighthouse Futures TrustPenny Field School
Where pupils go next
Of the 36 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 3% to a further education college.
Who goes there
43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Asian (15%) and Black (12%).
Almost every pupil at West Oaks School has an education, health and care plan (501 of 503 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
West Oaks School provides for pupils with hearing impairment, autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leeds Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melville Place (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 768 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
In 2024/25, West Oaks School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: 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 · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2012 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Hearing, Autism, SLD +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with West Oaks School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Oaks School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Oaks School 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
- 59
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 44 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 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
101%
Over capacity
503 pupils
500 places
3 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
501
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
West Oaks School provides for pupils with hearing impairment, autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
503
Total Pupils
374
Boys
129
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
58
Teachers
8.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,730
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.0%
Overall absence
20.6%
Persistent absence
388
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
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Questions parents ask about West Oaks School
What are SATs results like at West Oaks School?
Of the pupils at West Oaks School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is West Oaks School's Ofsted rating?
West Oaks School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for West Oaks School?
No fixed boundary. When West Oaks School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to West Oaks School?
West Oaks School has around 503 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does West Oaks School have specialist SEN provision?
West Oaks School provides for pupils with hearing impairment, autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at West Oaks School?
8% of sessions were missed at West Oaks School in 2024/25. 20.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Oaks School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming West Oaks 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 West Oaks School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 44 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 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 West Oaks School?
West Oaks School is at Crowther Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2ST.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)