SchoolScoresLeek High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EU
01538 225050 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 June 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
| Statement | This school | Leek | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 70% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 88% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 76% | 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. Leek figures pool parents at the Leek 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
73 pupils in this year group.
26% — 14 points below the Staffordshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 40% | 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. | 38.1 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 3.8 | 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.
77 pupils in this year group.
81% — 11 points below the Staffordshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 81% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 13% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 81% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
3 A level students in this year group.
Only 3 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 33.4 | 35 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
A level subjects, 2024/25
2 subjects, 2 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Psychology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
30 students in this year group.
80% — about the same as the Staffordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 80% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 33% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
32 students in this year group.
50% — 2 points below the Staffordshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 50% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 3% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 50% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 28.1 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 2% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 61% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.9%* | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Churnet View Middle School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- St Edward's CofE Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Westwood College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leek High School's Ofsted rating?
Leek High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2024.
How did Leek High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Leek High School?
87% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Leek High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142711.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.