West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Pudsey. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre are Helm Academy Pudsey (0.4 miles); Armley Grange School (2.1 miles); Co-op Academy Delius (2.9 miles, Good); and Lighthouse School Leeds (3.1 miles, Good).
Helm Academy PudseyArmley Grange SchoolCo-op Academy DeliusLighthouse School Leeds
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 4% to a further education college.
Who goes there
56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (7%).
Almost every pupil at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre has an education, health and care plan (309 of 310 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre provides for pupils with visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bramley Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Half Mile Lane, 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
56.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Vision, Hearing, Speech and language +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
0 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
151%
Over capacity
310 pupils
205 places
105 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Pudsey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Pudsey
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
1
SEN Support
309
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre provides for pupils with visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, 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
310
Total Pupils
210
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
49
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,944
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.0%
Overall absence
31.9%
Persistent absence
207
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
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
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Questions parents ask about West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
What are GCSE results like at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
In the 2026 results, pupils at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
No fixed boundary. When West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre has around 310 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre provides for pupils with visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
10% of sessions were missed at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre in 2024/25. 31.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 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 Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 0 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 Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is at 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)