Leeds academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 196Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
- 294East Garforth Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 391Bardsey Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 491Green Lane Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 591Thorner Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 690Bramhope Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 790Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 889Talbot Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary– · 479 students
- 988Churwell Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary– · 467 students
- 1086Horsforth SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 1,837 students
- 1183Morley Victoria Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
- 1282Austhorpe Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 1382St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1481Benton Park SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary16.3% Free school meals · 1,516 students
- 1581Garforth AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary53.1 Attainment 8 · 1,897 students
- 1679The Morley AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary54.6 Attainment 8 · 1,410 students
- 1778St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1878Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 1975St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2075Abbey Grange Church of England AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary55.9 Attainment 8 · 1,576 students
- 2174Leeds Jewish Free SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary55.2 Attainment 8 · 131 students
- 2272Monk Fryston Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 2372Morley Newlands AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 678 students
- 2472Sherburn High SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 951 students
- 2572Lift CottingleyLeeds · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 2672Manor Wood Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 490 students
- 2772Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 2871St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 2964St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 3061Little London AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 3160Primley Wood Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 3259Whitkirk Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 3359The Farnley AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,492 students
- 3459Spring Bank Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 3557Fountain Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary– · 445 students
- 3657St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 376 students
- 3756Holy Name Catholic Voluntary AcademyLEEDS · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 3856Temple Moor High SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 1,341 students
- 3955St Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 4055Bruntcliffe AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,361 students
- 4154Cockburn SchoolLeeds · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,248 students
- 4254The Ruth Gorse AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,265 students
- 4354Kippax North Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 4453Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and NurseryLeeds · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 4553Oulton AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,132 students
- 4651St Mary's Catholic Primary School, HorsforthLeeds · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 4750Methley Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 4850Aberford Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary– · 99 students
- 4949St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 5049University Technical College LeedsLeeds · Academy Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 546 students
- 5148Co-op Academy OakwoodLeeds · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 5247Templenewsam Halton Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 5346Kippax Greenfield Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 142 students
- 5445Armley Park Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 5545Strawberry Fields Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 5644Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellLeeds · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 5743Raynville AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
- 5842Alder Tree Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 5942Colton Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 6041Hillcrest AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
- 6140Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 6238North Rigton Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 6338Bramley Park AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 334 students
- 6435Manston St James Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 6533Cockburn John Charles AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 1,169 students
- 6633Burton Salmon Community Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary– · 64 students
- 6733Leeds West AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 6833Kippax Ash Tree Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 278 students
- 6932South Milford Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 7031Dixons Trinity ChapeltownLeeds · Academy All-through46.6 Attainment 8 · 960 students
- 7129Swillington Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 7228Sherburn Hungate Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 7328Co-op Academy WoodlandsLeeds · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 7428Elements Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 7526Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 7624Victoria Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 7723Ebor Gardens Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
- 7821Cockburn Haigh Road AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary– · 63 students
- 7921Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 8020Park View Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 8120Leeds City AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary38.3 Attainment 8 · 1,009 students
- 8219Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 784 students
- 8318Bishop Young Church of England AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 777 students
- 8417Middleton Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 383 students
- 8517Meadowfield Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 8615Dixons Unity AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary36.0 Attainment 8 · 907 students
- 8715Ryecroft AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 8814St Marys Church of England Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 8913Cockburn Laurence Calvert AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary47.6% Free school meals · 1,023 students
- 9013Co-op Academy BrownhillLeeds · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 9113John Smeaton AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary29.5 Attainment 8 · 677 students
- 9212Richmond Hill AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 651 students
- 9311Hovingham Primary SchoolLeeds · Academy Primary– · 669 students
- 9411Temple Learning AcademyLeeds · Academy All-through33.7 Attainment 8 · 918 students
- 9511Leeds East AcademyLeeds · Academy Secondary32.7 Attainment 8 · 967 students
- 969Micklefield Church of England Primary AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary17% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 979Co-op Academy LeedsLeeds · Academy Secondary30.5 Attainment 8 · 974 students
- 989Co-op Academy NightingaleLeeds · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 999Cockburn Ingram Road AcademyLeeds · Academy Primary– · 300 students
- 1003Trinity Academy LeedsLeeds · Academy Secondary60.1% Free school meals · 1,182 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 2 | East Garforth Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 3 | Bardsey Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 91.0 Top 5% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 4 | Green Lane Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 5 | Thorner Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 6 | Bramhope Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.6 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 7 | Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.5 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 8 | Talbot Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.2 Top 10% | – | 479 |
| 9 | Churwell Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | – | 467 |
| 10 | Horsforth School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.2 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 1,837 |
| 11 | Morley Victoria Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.4 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 470 |
| 12 | Austhorpe Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 13 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 82.0 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 14 | Benton Park School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.3 Top 25% | 16.3% Free school meals | 1,516 |
| 15 | Garforth Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.1 Top 25% | 53.1 Attainment 8 | 1,897 |
| 16 | The Morley Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 54.6 Attainment 8 | 1,410 |
| 17 | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 18 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 19 | St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 74.8 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 20 | Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.5 Top 25% | 55.9 Attainment 8 | 1,576 |
| 21 | Leeds Jewish Free School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 55.2 Attainment 8 | 131 |
| 22 | Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.3 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 23 | Morley Newlands Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 678 |
| 24 | Sherburn High School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 951 |
| 25 | Lift Cottingley Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 72.0 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 26 | Manor Wood Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 71.7 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 490 |
| 27 | Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 28 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.7 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 29 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 30 | Little London Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 61.2 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 31 | Primley Wood Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 32 | Whitkirk Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 33 | The Farnley Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.1 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,492 |
| 34 | Spring Bank Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 35 | Fountain Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.4 Top 50% | – | 445 |
| 36 | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 376 |
| 37 | Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy LEEDS · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 38 | Temple Moor High School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 55.6 Top 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 1,341 |
| 39 | St Chad's Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.9 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 40 | Bruntcliffe Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.8 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,361 |
| 41 | Cockburn School Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.4 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,248 |
| 42 | The Ruth Gorse Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,265 |
| 43 | Kippax North Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.5 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 44 | Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.9 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 45 | Oulton Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.6 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,132 |
| 46 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 51.1 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 47 | Methley Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 48 | Aberford Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.8 Lower 50% | – | 99 |
| 49 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 50 | University Technical College Leeds Leeds · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 546 |
| 51 | Co-op Academy Oakwood Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 52 | Templenewsam Halton Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 53 | Kippax Greenfield Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 142 |
| 54 | Armley Park Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.7 Lower 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 55 | Strawberry Fields Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 56 | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 57 | Raynville Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
| 58 | Alder Tree Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 59 | Colton Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 60 | Hillcrest Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 61 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.1 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 62 | North Rigton Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 63 | Bramley Park Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 334 |
| 64 | Manston St James Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.8 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 65 | Cockburn John Charles Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.1 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 66 | Burton Salmon Community Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | – | 64 |
| 67 | Leeds West Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 68 | Kippax Ash Tree Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 278 |
| 69 | South Milford Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 70 | Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leeds · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 30.6 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 960 |
| 71 | Swillington Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 72 | Sherburn Hungate Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.3 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 73 | Co-op Academy Woodlands Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 74 | Elements Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 75 | Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 76 | Victoria Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 77 | Ebor Gardens Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 428 |
| 78 | Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 21.0 Lower 50% | – | 63 |
| 79 | Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 80 | Park View Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 81 | Leeds City Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 38.3 Attainment 8 | 1,009 |
| 82 | Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 784 |
| 83 | Bishop Young Church of England Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 777 |
| 84 | Middleton Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.0 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 383 |
| 85 | Meadowfield Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.9 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 86 | Dixons Unity Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.0 Lower 50% | 36.0 Attainment 8 | 907 |
| 87 | Ryecroft Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 15.0 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 88 | St Marys Church of England Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 13.8 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 89 | Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.4 Lower 50% | 47.6% Free school meals | 1,023 |
| 90 | Co-op Academy Brownhill Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.3 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 91 | John Smeaton Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 13.2 Lower 50% | 29.5 Attainment 8 | 677 |
| 92 | Richmond Hill Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 651 |
| 93 | Hovingham Primary School Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.9 Lower 50% | – | 669 |
| 94 | Temple Learning Academy Leeds · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 10.9 Lower 50% | 33.7 Attainment 8 | 918 |
| 95 | Leeds East Academy Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 10.6 Lower 50% | 32.7 Attainment 8 | 967 |
| 96 | Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 9.1 Lower 50% | 17% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 97 | Co-op Academy Leeds Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 8.8 Lower 50% | 30.5 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 98 | Co-op Academy Nightingale Leeds · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 8.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 99 | Cockburn Ingram Road Academy Leeds · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.7 Lower 50% | – | 300 |
| 100 | Trinity Academy Leeds Leeds · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 3.3 Lower 50% | 60.1% Free school meals | 1,182 |
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in Leeds leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Leeds with a Success Index (England) of 95.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Leeds page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Leeds?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Leeds with a Success Index (England) of 95.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 375).
How are academies & free schools in Leeds ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.