SchoolScoresPudsey Grammar School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of 21st Century Learning Partnership
Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, LS28 7ND
0113 255 8277 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 April 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
179 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
| Statement | This school | Pudsey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 72% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 61% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 85 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 24% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 37% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 154 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 18% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 50% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pudsey. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 62% | 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. Pudsey figures pool parents at the Pudsey 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
225 pupils in this year group.
43% — 4 points below the Leeds average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 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. | 44 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 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.
217 pupils in this year group.
89% — about the same as the Leeds average, and 3 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. | 89% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 27% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 89% |
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
76 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 45% | 53% | 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. | 31.8 | 35 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 173 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 27 | 7% | 15% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 27 | 0% | 22% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 12% | 35% | 16% |
| English Literature | 14 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Physics | 13 | 0% | 15% | 31% |
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 0% | 13% | 30% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Psychology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 6 | 0% | 67% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 59% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 17% | 33% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Government and Politics, Arabic.
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.
111 students in this year group.
85% — 8 points above the Leeds average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 23% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 85% |
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.
117 students in this year group.
58% — 3 points above the Leeds average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 58% | 55% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 16% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 49% | 58% |
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 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 214 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 287 |
| Of those, offered a place | 212 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 851 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.3
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.3% | 30.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1% | 21.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.7% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 39.6 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 81% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Pudsey. Higher than 56% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Crawshaw Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leeds West Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Priesthorpe 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Farnley Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Laisterdyke Leadership Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Unity Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Core Training and Development limited 2.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Tong Leadership Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bradford Forster Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pudsey Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Pudsey Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Pudsey Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Pudsey Grammar School?
70% of the 179 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Pudsey Grammar School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pudsey Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 287 families put Pudsey Grammar School as their first choice for 214 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 212 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 108079.
- 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.