SchoolScoresBishop Young CofE Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Bishops Way, Seacroft, Bishop Young C of E Academy, Leeds, LS14 6NU
0113 320 0582 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 28 of its 38 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 16th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 59% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 28 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 48% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
173 pupils in this year group.
31% — 15 points below the Leeds average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.9 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
141 pupils in this year group.
86% — 3 points below the Leeds average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 11% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 62% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 164 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 98 |
| Of those, offered a place | 98 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 300 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.7% | 30.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.4% | 21.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.6% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.13% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 23% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 36th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 5% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 41% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Leeds East Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Roundhay School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Temple Learning Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Smeaton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 14% grade 5+ English and maths
- Temple Moor High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity Academy Leeds 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Co-op Academy Leeds 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Al Kauthar Girls Academy 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Dixons Trinity Chapeltown 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2021) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Young CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Young CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did Bishop Young CofE Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Young CofE Academy?
79% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bishop Young CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Young CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 98 families put Bishop Young CofE Academy as their first choice for 164 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 98 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144809.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.