Allerton High SchoolKing Lane , Leeds

Allerton High School is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Allerton High School currently has around 1697 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.4%. indian pupils make up about 12.2% , followed by pakistani at 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 69% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .