John Smeaton Academy vs Leeds East Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Smeaton Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
677 students
Leeds East Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
967 students
| Measure | John Smeaton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Leeds East Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 366 | #353 of 366 |
| National rank | #3871 of 4,090 | #3941 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 677 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 59.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.5 | 32.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | 36.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.57 | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ | www.leedseastacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Smeaton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.2 vs 10.6).
- •Leeds East Academy is the larger school with 967 students compared with 677.
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 John Smeaton Academy better than Leeds East Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Smeaton Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 10.6 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 John Smeaton Academy and Leeds East Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Smeaton Academy: 677. Leeds East Academy: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Smeaton Academy and Leeds East Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
John Smeaton Academy is 345th of 366 and Leeds East Academy is 353rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).