SchoolScoresCo-op Academy Brierley
Special free school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Cross Green Lane, Leeds, LS9 0BA
0113 323 0073 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 23 June 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
0% — 61 points below the Leeds average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 0% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 0% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 0% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round.
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 54.2% | 53.1%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 99.3% | 99.5%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.7% | 0.5%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 31.9% | 14.2%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 11.0% | 14.0%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 31.8% | 35.5%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 1.4 | 1.9 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 1.4% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 8.0 | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 5.2% | 11.8%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * 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 special schools
- Cockburn Reach Academy 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected
- The Pivot Academy LS East 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Springwell Leeds Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- West Oaks School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2012), confirmed 2022
- Broomfield South SILC 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Jamieson School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 8 strong · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy Brierley's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Brierley was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149719.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.