Green Meadows Academy, based in Leeds, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.
Green Meadows Academy currently has around 221 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.2% boys and 25.8% girls. Around 51.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Back Lane, Leeds, LS20 8LS |
| Website: | www.greenmeadows.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01138313222 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Shona Crichton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148654 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 206 |
| Number of Pupils: | 221 |
| Number of Boys: | 164 |
| Number of Girls: | 57 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.00% | 148 |
| African | 8.10% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.00% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeadon Westfield Infant School Westfield Grove , Yeadon LS19 7NQ | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Yeadon Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS | - not rated | 119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.