What did Ofsted judge Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Leeds City Academy?

Leeds City Academy has 1,009 pupils on roll.

What ages does Leeds City Academy take?

Leeds City Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Leeds City Academy located?

Leeds City Academy is located in Leeds, LS6 2LG, Leeds.

How do I apply to Leeds City Academy?

Leeds City Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds City Academy?

When Leeds City Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence… — Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds City Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 12.2% of pupils at Leeds City Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Leeds City Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence… — Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply).
3Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply).
4Children who live in the catchment priority area for the school — Children who live in the catchment priority area for the school (conditions apply)
5Other children, by straight line distance

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Leeds City Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.leedscityacademy.org.uk/Students-and-Parents/Admissions-New-Starters/. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Leeds City Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leeds City Academy?: Leeds City Academy has 1,009 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leeds City Academy take?: Leeds City Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Leeds City Academy located?: Leeds City Academy is located in Leeds, LS6 2LG, Leeds.
How do I apply to Leeds City Academy?: Leeds City Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds City Academy?: When Leeds City Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence… — Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds City Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 12.2% of pupils at Leeds City Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Leeds City Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence… — Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply).
3Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply).
4Children who live in the catchment priority area for the school — Children who live in the catchment priority area for the school (conditions apply)
5Other children, by straight line distance

Leeds City Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Leeds City Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leeds City Academy?: Leeds City Academy has 1,009 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leeds City Academy take?: Leeds City Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Leeds City Academy located?: Leeds City Academy is located in Leeds, LS6 2LG, Leeds.
How do I apply to Leeds City Academy?: Leeds City Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds City Academy?: When Leeds City Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence… — Children with exceptional educational, social or medical needs that can only be met at the school (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the school — Children who have a brother or sister attending the school (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds City Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 12.2% of pupils at Leeds City Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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