Co-op Academy Priesthorpe vs Leeds City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Pudsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,013 students
Leeds City Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,009 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber | Leeds City Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 366 | #313 of 366 |
| National rank | #2855 of 4,090 | #3567 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,009 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 1,009 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pudsey | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | priesthorpe.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.leedscityacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Priesthorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 19.7).
- •Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 1,009.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe better than Leeds City Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Priesthorpe ranks higher (32.0 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Co-op Academy Priesthorpe and Leeds City Academy?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Pudsey and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe: 1,013. Leeds City Academy: 1,009. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Priesthorpe and Leeds City Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is 254th of 366 and Leeds City Academy is 313th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).