What did Ofsted judge Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Leeds Jewish Free School?

Leeds Jewish Free School has 131 pupils on roll.

What ages does Leeds Jewish Free School take?

Leeds Jewish Free School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Leeds Jewish Free School located?

Leeds Jewish Free School is located in Leeds, LS17 7TN, Leeds.

How do I apply to Leeds Jewish Free School?

Leeds Jewish Free School 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.

Does Leeds Jewish Free School have a religious character?

Yes — Leeds Jewish Free School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Leeds Jewish Free School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Leeds Jewish Free School was 3.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds Jewish Free School?

When Leeds Jewish Free School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children in a Jewish home — Priority 1i – Looked after and previously looked after children who are being cared for within a Jewish home (as evidenced by a completed and valid SIF). Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 2. Children adopted from state care outside England, in a Jewish home — Priority 1ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted and who are being cared for within a Jewish home. Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 3. Jewish pupils (50% of places, by religious observance) — Priority 2: 50% of places will be offered to Jewish pupils, irrespective of what primary school they attended. Priority will be based in levels of observance, participation and contribution within the community, which has been affirmed by a Rabbi, other clergy or an appropriate professional. To be determined under priority 2 applications must achieve the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points, from the information submitted within the Supplementary Information Form. Any applicants who meet priority 2 but aren't allocated a place under this criteria (because there are more applications than the 50% places) will be also be considered under any lower priorities that may apply, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 26 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from a defined point on the main school building to a defined point on the home address, measured using the Leeds City Council admission team system. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school, lots will be drawn witnessed by an independent person. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.

What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds Jewish Free School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.4% of pupils at Leeds Jewish Free School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Leeds Jewish Free School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

3.127miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Leeds Jewish Free School, year by year →

How places are decided at Leeds Jewish Free School

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 / previously looked after children in a Jewish home — Priority 1i – Looked after and previously looked after children who are being cared for within a Jewish home (as evidenced by a completed and valid SIF). Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF.
2Children adopted from state care outside England, in a Jewish home — Priority 1ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted and who are being cared for within a Jewish home. Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF.
3Jewish pupils (50% of places, by religious observance) — Priority 2: 50% of places will be offered to Jewish pupils, irrespective of what primary school they attended. Priority will be based in levels of observance, participation and contribution within the community, which has been affirmed by a Rabbi, other clergy or an appropriate professional. To be determined under priority 2 applications must achieve the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points, from the information submitted within the Supplementary Information Form. Any applicants who meet priority 2 but aren't allocated a place under this criteria (because there are more applications than the 50% places) will be also be considered under any lower priorities that may apply.
4Looked after / previously looked after children (not in priority 1) — Priority 3i – Any Looked after and previously looked after children not included in priority 1.
5Children adopted from state care outside England (not in priority 1ii) — Priority 3ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted.
6Sibling — Priority 4: Having a sibling currently attending Leeds Jewish Free School. (A sibling includes any child who lives in the family home for at least 1 day a week and is directly related through birth, marriage or adoption to other children in the home.)
7Feeder school — Priority 5: At the time of application attends one of the following named local primary schools. This is irrespective of whether the pupil is Jewish or not: Allerton Church of England Primary School, Alwoodley Community Primary School, Brodetsky Jewish Primary School, Primley Wood Primary School.
8Any other child — Priority 6: Any other child.

If two applications tie: Straight line distance from a defined point on the main school building to a defined point on the home address, measured using the Leeds City Council admission team system. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school, lots will be drawn witnessed by an independent person. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.

50% of places are reserved for Jewish pupils under Priority 2; applicants meeting Priority 2 who are not allocated a place under that criteria are also considered under lower priorities. The SIF scoring system awards points across four sections (Jewish educational activity, Mezuzah, synagogue attendance, volunteering); a minimum of 10 points is required to qualify as a Jewish applicant under priorities 1 or 2. Reasonable exceptional circumstances preventing participation in sections 3 and 4 may attract 5 median points each.

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 Jewish Free School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leeds Jewish Free School?: Leeds Jewish Free School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leeds Jewish Free School take?: Leeds Jewish Free School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Leeds Jewish Free School located?: Leeds Jewish Free School is located in Leeds, LS17 7TN, Leeds.
How do I apply to Leeds Jewish Free School?: Leeds Jewish Free School 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.
Does Leeds Jewish Free School have a religious character?: Yes — Leeds Jewish Free School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Leeds Jewish Free School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Leeds Jewish Free School was 3.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds Jewish Free School?: When Leeds Jewish Free School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children in a Jewish home — Priority 1i – Looked after and previously looked after children who are being cared for within a Jewish home (as evidenced by a completed and valid SIF). Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 2. Children adopted from state care outside England, in a Jewish home — Priority 1ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted and who are being cared for within a Jewish home. Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 3. Jewish pupils (50% of places, by religious observance) — Priority 2: 50% of places will be offered to Jewish pupils, irrespective of what primary school they attended. Priority will be based in levels of observance, participation and contribution within the community, which has been affirmed by a Rabbi, other clergy or an appropriate professional. To be determined under priority 2 applications must achieve the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points, from the information submitted within the Supplementary Information Form. Any applicants who meet priority 2 but aren't allocated a place under this criteria (because there are more applications than the 50% places) will be also be considered under any lower priorities that may apply, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 26 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from a defined point on the main school building to a defined point on the home address, measured using the Leeds City Council admission team system. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school, lots will be drawn witnessed by an independent person. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds Jewish Free School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.4% of pupils at Leeds Jewish Free School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Allerton CofE Primary School

Primary

Good

Alwoodley Primary School

Primary

Good

Primley Wood Primary School

Primary

Good

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How places are decided at Leeds Jewish Free School

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 / previously looked after children in a Jewish home — Priority 1i – Looked after and previously looked after children who are being cared for within a Jewish home (as evidenced by a completed and valid SIF). Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF.
2Children adopted from state care outside England, in a Jewish home — Priority 1ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted and who are being cared for within a Jewish home. Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF.
3Jewish pupils (50% of places, by religious observance) — Priority 2: 50% of places will be offered to Jewish pupils, irrespective of what primary school they attended. Priority will be based in levels of observance, participation and contribution within the community, which has been affirmed by a Rabbi, other clergy or an appropriate professional. To be determined under priority 2 applications must achieve the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points, from the information submitted within the Supplementary Information Form. Any applicants who meet priority 2 but aren't allocated a place under this criteria (because there are more applications than the 50% places) will be also be considered under any lower priorities that may apply.
4Looked after / previously looked after children (not in priority 1) — Priority 3i – Any Looked after and previously looked after children not included in priority 1.
5Children adopted from state care outside England (not in priority 1ii) — Priority 3ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted.
6Sibling — Priority 4: Having a sibling currently attending Leeds Jewish Free School. (A sibling includes any child who lives in the family home for at least 1 day a week and is directly related through birth, marriage or adoption to other children in the home.)
7Feeder school — Priority 5: At the time of application attends one of the following named local primary schools. This is irrespective of whether the pupil is Jewish or not: Allerton Church of England Primary School, Alwoodley Community Primary School, Brodetsky Jewish Primary School, Primley Wood Primary School.
8Any other child — Priority 6: Any other child.

Leeds Jewish Free School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Leeds Jewish Free School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leeds Jewish Free School?: Leeds Jewish Free School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leeds Jewish Free School take?: Leeds Jewish Free School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Leeds Jewish Free School located?: Leeds Jewish Free School is located in Leeds, LS17 7TN, Leeds.
How do I apply to Leeds Jewish Free School?: Leeds Jewish Free School 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.
Does Leeds Jewish Free School have a religious character?: Yes — Leeds Jewish Free School has a religious character of Jewish. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Leeds Jewish Free School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Leeds Jewish Free School was 3.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Leeds Jewish Free School?: When Leeds Jewish Free School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children in a Jewish home — Priority 1i – Looked after and previously looked after children who are being cared for within a Jewish home (as evidenced by a completed and valid SIF). Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 2. Children adopted from state care outside England, in a Jewish home — Priority 1ii – Children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted and who are being cared for within a Jewish home. Being cared for in a Jewish home is defined as meeting the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points set out in the SIF; 3. Jewish pupils (50% of places, by religious observance) — Priority 2: 50% of places will be offered to Jewish pupils, irrespective of what primary school they attended. Priority will be based in levels of observance, participation and contribution within the community, which has been affirmed by a Rabbi, other clergy or an appropriate professional. To be determined under priority 2 applications must achieve the religious practice threshold of at least 10 points, from the information submitted within the Supplementary Information Form. Any applicants who meet priority 2 but aren't allocated a place under this criteria (because there are more applications than the 50% places) will be also be considered under any lower priorities that may apply, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 26 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance from a defined point on the main school building to a defined point on the home address, measured using the Leeds City Council admission team system. If two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school, lots will be drawn witnessed by an independent person. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leeds Jewish Free School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.4% of pupils at Leeds Jewish Free School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Allerton CofE Primary School

Primary

Good

Alwoodley Primary School

Primary

Good

Primley Wood Primary School

Primary

Good

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