Schools in Leeds: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
488 registered schools in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber. 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
488
Schools total
412 primary · 72 secondary
58%
Good or Outstanding
283 of 488
69
Rated Outstanding
214
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Leeds
412 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | LS29 9BE | Outstanding |
| Alwoodley Primary School | LS17 5HX | Outstanding |
| Askwith Primary School | LS21 2HX | Outstanding |
| Beechwood Primary School | LS14 6QB | Outstanding |
| Beecroft Primary School | LS4 2TF | Outstanding |
| Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School | LS11 8ND | Outstanding |
| Bramhope Primary School | LS16 9AL | Outstanding |
| Burley Oaks Primary School | LS29 7EJ | Outstanding |
| Colton Primary School | LS15 9AL | Outstanding |
| Crofton Junior School | WF4 1HJ | Outstanding |
| Crossley Street Primary School | LS22 6RT | Outstanding |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | WF14 9PD | Outstanding |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery | WF5 8LB | Outstanding |
| Fairburn Community Primary School | WF11 9JY | Outstanding |
| Featherstone Girnhill Infant School | WF7 5JB | Outstanding |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | WF17 5AH | Outstanding |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy | WF5 9QP | Outstanding |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | WF10 4BH | Outstanding |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | LS25 2JX | Outstanding |
| Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | LS17 9LH | Outstanding |
| Highfield Primary School | LS17 8DJ | Outstanding |
| Hopton Primary School | WF14 8PR | Outstanding |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy | WF4 5PS | Outstanding |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | LS18 4QP | Outstanding |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School | LS18 4PT | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Leeds
72 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Girls' High School | WF17 0LD | Outstanding |
| Castleford Academy | WF10 4JQ | Outstanding |
| Garforth Academy | LS25 1LJ | Outstanding |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | WF16 0AH | Outstanding |
| Ilkley Grammar School | LS29 8TR | Outstanding |
| Outwood Academy City Fields | WF1 4SF | Outstanding |
| Outwood Grange Academy | WF1 2PF | Outstanding |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | LS29 6AE | Outstanding |
| The Morley Academy | LS27 0PD | Outstanding |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy | LS16 5EA | Good |
| Airedale Academy | WF10 3JU | Good |
| Allerton High School | LS17 7AG | Good |
| Boston Spa Academy | LS23 6RW | Good |
| Brigshaw High School | WF10 2HR | Good |
| Bruntcliffe Academy | LS27 0LZ | Good |
| Cockburn School | LS11 5TT | Good |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy | LS9 0TT | Good |
| Crawshaw Academy | LS28 9HU | Good |
| De Lacy Academy | WF11 0BZ | Good |
| Horbury Academy | WF4 5HE | Good |
| Horsforth School | LS18 5RF | Good |
| Leeds East Academy | LS14 6HA | Good |
| Manor Croft Academy | WF12 7DW | Good |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College | WF5 0DG | Good |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | LS21 2BB | Good |
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Schools in Leeds: FAQ
How many schools are there in Leeds?
There are 488 registered schools in Leeds on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 412 primary and 72 secondary. 58% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Leeds?
69 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Leeds, with 214 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Leeds house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Leeds property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Leeds address?
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